Sales Representative North Holland

**About us**:
API Tech is a French company specialized in the fields of automaton machines, electromechanics and data processing. Its working standards are the symbiosis of skills and industrial reliability. Our R&D department which is made of specialized engineers, creates high-performance machines that are designed to operate 24/7.

In 2015, API Tech launched into the food-tech segment, with an industrial level requirement. By creating the Smart Machines, API Tech puts its technology at the service of pizzas

Today, our Pizza Vending Machine (Smart Pizza Julia - UL certified) represents 98% of our revenue, and sales are increasing tremendously every year. We are already well-positioned in Europe with 3000+ machines installed.

To expand our activities in the Netherlands, we are looking for Sales Development Representative (F/M) in North Holland.

**Mission**:
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Sales representative to join our team and support our sales efforts for our cutting-edge pizza vending machines. In this position, your responsibilities will include: actively generating leads, assessing the suitability of prospects, and ensuring the validity of generated leads through thorough evaluation and validation processes. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in nurturing relationships with potential clients and collaborating closely with the sales team to drive revenue growth. If you are a self-starter with a passion for sales, excellent communication skills, and a desire to drive business growth in the food service industry, we want to hear from you

**Responsibilities**:
3. **Qualification**: Conduct thorough qualifications leads to assess their needs, budget, and buying authority, and determine their level of interest in our products and services. A strong desire to drive sales can drive your income to six figures.

4. **Pipeline Management**: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospecting activities, lead interactions, and sales opportunities in the CRM system, and provide regular updates to the sales team on lead status and progress.

6. **Customer Engagement**: Build and maintain positive relationships with prospects and customers, providing timely and responsive communication to address inquiries, provide information, and nurture relationships.

7. **Market Research**: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new sales opportunities and positioning strategies for our pizza vending machines.

**Profile**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related work experience.
- Fluency in **Dutch** and **English**. French is a nice to have.
- At least 5 years of experience in sales or business development roles, preferably in the food service or vending industry. Also broker management experience is a plus.
- Goal-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and objectives.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with CRM software, and other sales tools for lead management and tracking.
- Experience with selling high ticket items and adapting to new technologies and industry trends
- Willingness to collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive base salary with commission
- Pension plan
- Health insurance
- A laptop and smartphone
- A company car
- Internal and external training opportunities
- Remote work.
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the company