International sales consultant

As an International Sales Consultant, you will manage international customer relationships and guide complex sales projects for advanced R&D and pilot processing solutions within the food and beverage industry. Working closely with engineering teams, you will translate customer challenges into tailored technical solutions while identifying new business opportunities across global markets. Client Details Our client is an internationally recognised engineering company specialising in the design and manufacturing of advanced pilot and R&D process equipment for the food and beverage industry. From their headquarters in De Meern, they develop and build innovative solutions that enable food manufacturers worldwide to test, validate, and optimise new products before commercial-scale production. With customers across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East, the organisation combines technical expertise, innovation, and customer focus to support some of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Description As an International Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for managing international sales projects and developing long-term customer relationships within the food and beverage sector. You will act as a trusted advisor to R&D and innovation teams, helping them identify the right pilot and process solutions for their product development challenges. Working closely with engineering and project teams, you will translate technical requirements into commercially attractive proposals and guide customers throughout the entire sales cycle. This role combines account management, technical consultancy, and business development within an international environment. Key responsibilities • Manage international sales opportunities from enquiry through to order placement. • Advise customers on tailored R&D and pilot-scale processing solutions. • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and international partners. • Support and further develop the global agent and distributor network. • Prepare quotations and commercial proposals in collaboration with engineering teams. • Negotiate commercial and technical agreements. • Identify market developments and convert them into new business opportunities. • Host customer visits, demonstrations, and meetings at the De Meern headquarters. • Contribute to the continued growth of international key accounts and strategic relationships. The position consists of approximately 75% office-based activities and 25% international travel. Profile You recognise yourself in the profile below: • Bachelor's degree (HBO level), preferably in a commercial or technical discipline. • Minimum of 2 years' experience in an international sales role within a technical environment. • Strong commercial awareness and consultative selling skills. • Affinity with engineering, process technology, or industrial equipment. • Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities. • Fluent in English, both written and spoken. • Knowledge of a second language such as French, Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese is considered an advantage. • Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis. • Experience within the food, beverage, or process industry is a plus. • Residing within reasonable commuting distance of De Meern. Job Offer We will offer the following: • Competitive gross monthly salary between €4,500 and €5,500, depending on experience. • 25 vacation days and 13 additional ADV days. • An international commercial role within a highly innovative technical organisation. • High level of autonomy and responsibility. • Informal company culture with short communication lines. • PMT pension scheme in line with the Metalworking Industry Collective Labour Agreement. • Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth. • Modern working environment including an on-site fitness facility. • One-year employment contract with the intention of long-term employment.