Are you a true sales tiger with a passion for flowers and plants? Do you want to work at an innovative breeding company that has been colouring the international floriculture industry since 1862?
Then we are looking for you!
Royal Van Zanten de Colombia is looking for an
Account Manager Colombia (at our location in Bogota)
As Account Manager for Colombia at Royal Van Zanten, you will be the driving force behind our sales and accounting activities in Colombia. You will develop and execute inspiring product and corporate campaigns, contributing to the positioning of our products and achieving our commercial goals. In this versatile role, you will work closely with various departments, including product management, market management and Area Export. Together you will ensure a strong, consistent and professional image of our company.
Your working location is situated in Bogota, Colombia, but you will occasionally be deployed in other locations. This is a full-time position.
What will you do?
- Responsible for achieving target Chrysanthemum sales and margin with new and existing customers in assigned region.
- Coordinate and ensure smooth processing of chrysanthemum order flow in Colombia. Providing support and organizing transportation and necessary documents.
- Reporting the correct growing areas of Royal Van Zanten’s chrysanthemum varieties in Colombia to enable correct invoicing of royalties in both Antioquia and Sabana area.
- Providing general support to the responsible Area Export Manager and other stakeholders.
- Implementing sales, market and accounting plans.
- Handling orders, contract (renewals), complaints and transportation easily and quickly.
- Responsible for royalty administration and reporting for chrysanthemum in Colombia.
- Responsible for the organization of the vitrina greenhouse.
What do you bring?
- University of Applied Sciences working and thinking level with experience in a similar position.
- Experience in sales and/or affinity with the floriculture sector.
- Strong commercial and communication skills.
- Willing to travel in Colombia and abroad.
- Skilled in MS Office, BC, Mercado and more.
- Excellent command of the Spanish language. Dutch and English is a plus.
- Approachable, curious and a proactive, representative customer-oriented attitude.
- Accuracy, results-oriented and the ability to handle information confidentially.
- Independence and flexibility; a true team player with a hands-on mentality.
What do we offer?
At Royal Van Zanten you will work in a dynamic and international environment where innovation and passion for flowers and plants are key. You will have the space to further develop your talents and contribute to the growth of our organization.
- A challenging, varied job with colourful products and a passionate team.
- Good primary and secondary working conditions.
- Possibility to work partly from home.
Ready to grow and prosper with us? Send your application with cover letter and resume to sollicitatie@royalvanzanten.com. We look forward to your response!
About Royal Van Zanten
Royal Van Zanten is a leading international breeding company that has been active in the floriculture industry for over 160 years. We develop innovative varieties in both cut flowers and potted plants. We have a strong position in Alstroemeria, Aster, Celosia, Chrysanthemum and Limonium, among others. We do this through continuous improvement of our products, the use of advanced breeding and propagation technologies, innovative marketing and intensive cooperation with our chain partners.
