Commercial Product Specialist - Feeding

A sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future for dairy farmers by combining robotization, engineering and farmer knowledge. We believe in that.

That started 75 years ago with a dream of two brothers in Maassluis (The Netherlands). Since then, we have been an innovative leader in automated systems for dairy farmers around the world. With 2.300 specialized professionals, we are constantly working on new agricultural revolutions. We do this from our Campus in Maassluis, but also from other international offices. Together we have the goal: to make dairy farming interesting for the next generation.

Your role

As a Commercial Product Specialist (CPS), you are responsible for the commercial targets of Feeding proposition in the geographical area assigned. You coach and train the network of Lely Centers to pursue sales targets and to achieve the maximum market potential, ensuring that all the activities meet the Business Team strategy and the Lely way of working.

You are the absolute expert of the Product that you represent, and you channel your knowledge through the distribution network, with a customer centrical mindset. Together with your team, you co-share responsibility for Customer Satisfaction.

The CPS is a dynamic role with ample room for initiative and creativity.

Your main activities

• Own and manage the Sales funnel for Feeding proposition
• Engage and guide the distribution network to excel in the Feeding Business
• Train the Sales Reps on product knowledge, use of tools and on sales skills
• Live the field and update your team and international colleagues about market trends and opportunities
• Shape and support the Marketing activities for a unique customer journey for existing and future customers 

You will report to the Manager Proposition with responsibility for the geographical area of South-East Europe & Turkey. The role is based in Colturano (MI), and it requires willingness to travel mainly in Italy, with occasional visit to the HQ in Maassluis and to the countries covered by our Cluster.

Your profile

• You have successfully completed university studies
• You have preferably covered a commercial role within agriculture/food related companies
• You speak, write and present in English and Italian fluently
• You are a confident communicator, feeling at ease also with difficult conversations
• You have a growth mindset, eager to learn and to progress in the role

Our team

• An International, Cross functional team with plenty of learning opportunities and interactions
• Positive and proactive approach, we work with a common purpose towards clear goals
• Assertive and attentive communicators, we believe in the power of communication
• Efficient and well-organized, we make good use of time and resources
• Data driven in any aspect of the business, we take decisions analytically

Our offer

• Competitive employment conditions
• A Certified Great Place To Work®
• An open work environment with flexible working hours
• A conducive environment that encourages personal development and growth
• Our Lely Academy with a variety of training programs

The position will be aligned with a predefined salary band, which will be disclosed to the candidate during the recruitment process.

Our Cluster

Our cluster is in Colturano (MI), and it supports the distribution network of Lely Centers in South-East Europe and Turkey.  We are a young and enthusiast team, consisting of 44 people distributed between Colturano office and Istanbul branch office.

Apply now!

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