Director Sales & Marketing Europe

The organisation

The Ploeger Oxbo Group (POG), situated in Roosendaal, is a worldwide leading manufacturer of specialised agricultural machines for the food processing industry and fresh food markets. The product lines are extremely diverse and include harvesting machines for peas, beans, corn, spinach, peppers, potatoes and numerous other crops.

The organisation, with approx. 700 employees and 6 factories, comprises Ploeger Machines BV in the Netherlands, Oxbo International in the USA, Bourgoin in France and PMC Harvesters in the UK. To realise the growth strategy, we are looking for a decisive and energetic Director Sales & Marketing Europe.

The position

You are responsible for the performance of the sales and marketing organisation in Europe. You achieve synergy, efficiency and, where appropriate, further integration of the commercial teams. You analyse the portfolio, define the way forward for the various brands. You guide and support the efforts of the sales and marketing team (approx. 15 individuals) and the distributors. You maintain close contact with the strategic European customers. You report to the Board members at regular intervals.

Candidate profile

• A higher professional or university education in technical-commercial subjects, preferably supplemented with a business or marketing study
• Vast experience working as a commercial director in an international B2B environment, preferably in the agricultural or food industry
• Experience in selling industrial or self-propelled machines is an advantage
• You are enterprising, always keen in your observations and you listen to the customer
• You network, build confidence quickly at all levels and forge close relationships with teams
• A born leader and strong figurehead, with an excellent command of modern languages

The offer

Great opportunities to further develop in new upcoming markets from within a leading market position. The freedom, while maintaining success, to give shape and substance to the transition from a director- major shareholder to contemporary management leadership. A financially sound company with high market shares and big brands. Short, informal lines to experienced Board members, who are passionate about the business. Excellent primary and secondary employment conditions.

Interested?

You are requested to respond to this position by following the link below. For more information, please contact Nico van Hertrooij or Robert Rose, Board & Executive consultants at Mercuri Urval, via +31 (0)40 266 98 00.

For more information on the organisation, please visit www.ploegeroxbogroup.com.