International Sales Manager

**This is you**

A real sales professional with experience in the (ERP) software sales. You understand that selling software is different from selling a product; the processes take longer, the content is more complex and involving stakeholders in the internal organization is just as important as those in the external organization. But that is exactly what drives you

We are a growing company with a relatively new product that appeals enormously in the market, the horticultural sector, and therefore we are actively looking for a new Sales Manager who helps us to further position Agriware outside Europe. In addition to a Sales Manager, a Business Consultant and Consultant will be appointed in Canada. So you are part of a starting team in Canada with a Dutch organization with 100 employers behind it to support you. Together we bring Agriware to the next level

**About Mprise**

At Mprise, we are driven by progress. Our approximately 120 Sharp Minds, who work both in the Netherlands and internationally, bring refreshment to every organization with inspiring, decisive solutions. In this way we help our customers to work effectively, efficiently and with more fun with Microsoft software.

With our product Agriware 365 we bring the horticultural sector worldwide to a higher level. Our customers are breeders, producers of (vegetable) seeds, cuttings and plant growers. We offer modern software solutions, based on Microsoft technology.

Despite the fact that we are internationally active, we remain involved with each other. We help and respect each other as individuals and care. From the moment you step in, we believe in your abilities and see you as valuable. You are the expert within your field or role. And you remain the expert through continuous learning and development, that’s how you and us become a little better every day. At Mprise you get freedom and responsibility, so you make a lasting impact in your own style

**What are you going to do?**

As an International Sales Manager you sell our ERP Business Software within the horticultural sector in Canada and America. For this you work together with your colleagues in Canada as well as your colleagues in the salesteam in the Netherlands. You create opportunities by approaching leads, networking, visiting trade fairs and setting up targeted actions together with marketing. With your energy, drive and creative brain you have enough ideas to bring in new customers. Our market is the horticultural sector all over the world, where your focus is on Canada and America.

Selling ERP software to a customer sometimes take up to a year or more, a thorough approach is important here, as well as keeping focus on the process. As soon as a lead is interested, the presales expert and you give a demo and involve the external stakeholders at the customer in the process. You make an extensive offer in which it is about software licenses, implementation and possibly customization. You therefore have a good numerical insight and feeling for the structure and substantiation of quotations.

In addition to the external stakeholders, the internal stakeholders are just as important. You are therefore a real connector and team player; you are already looking for cooperation with the Project Manager in the sales process and know how to connect the developers and consultants. Even in the period of implementation, you remain involved at a bit more distance; after all, you want to be sure that your new customer is satisfied At Mprise you get a lot of freedom and responsibility and that is exactly what you are looking for as a sales professional

**Who are you?**

We are looking for an energetic, positive colleague who can easily hold his own in a growing and dynamic environment. A real commercial professional who says a resounding yes to every challenge, shows courage, has persuasive power but also knows how to connect with customers and internal stakeholders.

You are a team player who knows how to involve and enthuse the right people for the project. And finally, you know how to keep focus and patience; even if a sales process takes longer, you remain alert to the steps that need to be taken to successfully complete the process.

What else do we ask of you:

- Minimum Bachelors degree
- At least 10 years of experience in (the sale of) ERP software
- Excellent command of the English language
- Speaking other languages such as Spanish and French are an advantage
- Affinity with the horticultural sector
- Living in Canada
- Willing to travel regularly for your position

The position can be filled for 32 to 40 hours per week.

**What we offer**:

- Colleagues who are good for each other, that's just here
- Investment in continuous knowledge development
- At our growing company there are plenty of development opportunities
- Budget for setting up the home workplace
- A competitive salary
- We are currently establishing our Canadian branch; you will join Mprise under Canadian employment