Business Development & Sales Representative – Food & Horeca
Amsterdam / Surrounding Areas
Ortu Holding is seeking a commercially driven professional for a newly established company that will focus on the import and distribution of premium Italian food products for horeca, ethnic retail and specialty food markets in the Netherlands.
We are looking for a team member with experience in Horeca and FMCG who can develop and manage relationships not only within ethnic retail channels but also with national supermarket chains and online sales platforms.
The ideal candidate has an established network across horeca, retail and distribution, cash & carry business models, has experience with online sales channels, and is capable of helping build and expand distribution systems for imported and represented brands throughout the Netherlands.
As we establish and grow this new venture, we are looking for motivated and hands-on sales professionals who has experience in the food industry and enjoy building customer relationships from the ground up.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing new horeca, foodservice and retail accounts
- Maintaining and growing customer relationships
- Introducing Italian food brands and products
- Supporting sales activities, customer visits and product presentations
- Assisting with operational tasks when needed, including warehouse and field support during the company's growth phase
- Contributing to the expansion of distribution channels across the Netherlands
Profile:
- Experience or strong interest in food distribution, horeca, foodservice, FMCG or online sales platforms
- Existing network in horeca and/or ethnic retail is an advantage
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Commercial, proactive and hands-on attitude
- Team player who enjoys working in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
- Willing to combine sales, customer service and operational support responsibilities when required
What we offer:
- Opportunity to grow together with a new and ambitious company focused on Italian food products
- Broad responsibilities and direct impact on the business
- Flexible and entrepreneurial working environment
- Competitive compensation with growth opportunities based on performance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €28.800,00 - €59.882,03 per year
Work Location: In person
