ICT & IT-diensten Vacatures in Sint Annaland

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Would you like to build a career in enterprise sales while working at the forefront of AI and developing your expertise in this rapidly evolving field that addresses real business challenges? As a Sales Specialist, you will help grow the company’s presence in the German market. Based in Amsterdam, you will connect with potential customers, explore their needs and develop opportunities alongside the founders and technical specialists.Initially, your focus will be on opening conversations, qualifying leads and arranging meetings. You will follow up on contacts from industry events and proactively identify new prospects. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will take greater ownership of customer conversations and progress towards independently closing deals.You will speak with decision-makers across R&D, engineering, IT and innovation. Success requires thoughtful preparation, good listening skills and the ability to explain how AI can help solve a customer’s specific challenges.

*Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and researching target companies and relevant decision-makers in Germany.
• Generating new leads through targeted outreach, networking and industry events.
• Following up on existing contacts and qualifying their needs, priorities and potential fit.
• Arranging and supporting discovery meetings, presentations and product demonstrations.
• Working with sales and technical colleagues to connect customer challenges with suitable solutions.
• Keeping clear records of customer conversations, opportunities and next steps.
• Gradually taking responsibility for proposals, negotiations and closing deals as you develop.
• Travelling to Germany several times a month for events and customer meetings.

You will work closely with the CEO and receive practical support from an experienced sales colleague acting as your buddy. #

Requirements

You combine commercial ambition with intellectual curiosity. You enjoy finding out how things work, ask thoughtful questions and can build credibility with knowledgeable customers. You are also comfortable taking the initiative and maintaining momentum when a sales process takes time. *We are looking for:

• German at C2 level (someone who grew up speaking the language), strong English.
• Very good understanding of German business culture.
• Ideally, around 2–5 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, business development, consulting or a related customer-facing role.
• A genuine interest in AI, enterprise software and the challenges facing technical and industrial businesses.
• The ability to understand new concepts quickly and explain them clearly in business terms.
• A consultative approach: listening carefully, identifying needs and building relationships through relevant conversations.
• Commercial drive, resilience and the discipline to follow up consistently.
• A structured, proactive way of working and the flexibility to contribute within a growing technology company.
• Availability for a full-time role in Amsterdam and willingness to travel regularly to Germany.

Benefits

• A base salary aligned with your experience, complemented by a performance-related bonus structure.
• A permanent employment contract from the outset.
• Hands-on training and coaching from the founders, sales colleagues and technical specialists.
• A dedicated sales buddy to support your onboarding and development.
• A clear development path from business development towards managing and closing enterprise sales opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the company’s commercial approach in Germany.
• Exposure to senior decision-makers at major industrial businesses and practical applications of AI.
• An international working environment with close collaboration across sales, product and engineering.

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Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We're a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

• Management of the provision of insights to his clients (Provision of solutions to client's commercial issues)

• Development of and engagement with contacts at all relevant levels of clients

• Create and close leads on extra services in cooperation with analytics colleagues.

• Identification of other business opportunities like visualization or data integration

• Revenue pipeline management

• Day-to-day commercial account management for smaller clients

  • Revenue responsibility between € 400K & € 750K.
  • Clients: Local FMCG clients number (second and third degree in their category)

• Internal communication that leads to effective & efficient client team management

• Pro-actively fulfil client on-site requirements

• Pro-active manage client expectations & satisfaction, use client scorecard as a tool

• HBO/ University education (preferably CE, BE or Master in Business Administration)

• 1-3 years of FMCG experience, (trade) marketing, sales or market research

• Proactive and tenacious approach

• Results-oriented and commercial awareness

• Business sensitivity / persuasion

• Analytical thinking

• Excellent communication

• Consultative selling

• Can-do and positive attitude

• Team ethos

• Experience of presenting insights

• Good command of both Dutch and English language

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position is located in the following area(s): Zaltbommel (hybrid)