Our client is a globally active company specializing in advanced Pilot and R&D process equipment for the food industry. Known for their technical innovation and customer-centric approach, they supply tailored solutions to leading multinational companies across the world. To support continued growth in the Asian market, they are seeking a commercially driven and technically savvy International Sales Consultant to join their team in the Utrecht region.

As International Sales Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in managing relationships with clients and agents across Asia. You will be responsible for understanding technical requirements, crafting effective proposals, and converting leads into successful deals. This is a dynamic position that combines customer interaction, strategic market development, and close collaboration with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and agents in the Asian market.
• Translate customer requirements and technical specifications into winning commercial proposals.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Identify and act upon developments in the Asian market through analysis and targeted initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with technical, production, and R&D teams to align on solutions.
• Convert proposals into orders and ensure accurate data tracking in the CRM system.
• Support marketing and communication activities related to your target market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) in a technical or commercial field, with strong affinity for engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in international technical sales or consultancy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of an Asian language (Mandarin, Japanese)
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to gauge lead status and client readiness.
• Familiarity with the food industry is a plus.
• Willing to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Ideally based in the central Netherlands (Utrecht region).

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially driven with the ability to spot and act on new opportunities.
• Analytical, service-oriented, and creative in identifying solutions for client challenges.
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude and a structured, accurate working style.

What’s in It for You

• Join a fast-growing international company with a dynamic and collaborative culture.
• Immediate 1-year employment contract, with the intention to move to a permanent role.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 vacation days + 13 ADV days (for full-time roles).
• Pension scheme
• Significant room for personal and professional development, including training and growth opportunities.