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Global Sales & Marketing Manager

  • 36–40 hours
  • Bolsward
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Are you stepping in for the vacancy Global Sales & Marketing Manager?

As the market leader, we work with the world’s largest bus manufacturers and transport operators, and we continue to invest in innovation, growth and international collaboration. As part of a strategic partnership with the BODE Group*, we are strengthening our international market position. To further achieve our ambitious growth targets, we are looking for a Global Sales & Marketing Manager.

In this key role, you will set the commercial direction, drive international growth, act as a strategic sparring partner for the Sales & Marketing team, and be a member of the Management Team. You will be given every opportunity to build, provide direction and achieve results. Would you like to make a tangible contribution to our global success? If so, we’d love to meet you.

Global Sales & Marketing Manager

What will you do?

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the commercial strategy for our branches in the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan. Globally, you will work with leading bus manufacturers, transport operators and public transport authorities. You will build long-term partnerships that contribute to our growth ambitions.

You will represent the company within the wider Bode Ventura Group* and actively contribute to the development of joint commercial strategies, international collaboration and synergies between the various companies within the group.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Translating organisational objectives into a clear commercial strategy, concrete forecasts, ambitious targets and sound financial plans
  • Achieving sustainable revenue growth and strengthening our international market position
  • To proactively advise the Management Team on market opportunities, strategy and positioning
  • Building strong, long-term relationships with partners and other relevant stakeholders
  • Representing Ventura as an ambassador in the market
  • Leading, inspiring and motivating the Sales & Marketing team
  • Fostering optimal collaboration between Sales, Marketing and Service

 

*Completion of the transaction is subject to the usual regulatory approvals and other conditions.

Who are you?

You are a driven leader who moves effortlessly between strategy and operations. You know how to turn plans into reality. Thanks to your keen insight into the market, you identify opportunities early on and are able to achieve sustainable results. With a strong commercial drive, you decisively translate market developments into tangible results.

You set an example and know how to inspire staff with your clear vision. You make well-considered decisions based on data, market insights and experience. You also communicate persuasively, build strong relationships and are comfortable working in a technical environment.

In this role, you will travel internationally on a regular basis. You are happy to board a plane at short notice when the situation requires it. You will also need to have the following:

  • You have an HBO/WO working and thinking level
  • At least 8 years’ experience in a senior commercial or Sales & Marketing Manager role
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing successful strategies
  • Experience in analysing and optimising sales and marketing processes
  • Management experience
  • Excellent command of the English language. Knowledge of German, Dutch and other languages is an advantage

What can you expect?

You don't just work for fun. We list the most important conditions of employment for you:

Working environment

The post is classified under the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement for Senior Staff
Good terms of employment, including 27 days’ annual leave and 13 days’ time off in lieu for full-time employment
The opportunity to progress to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
An international organisation with a constant eye for innovation that is developing rapidly and where you get to build and grow with us
A challenging role involving a great deal of strategic and commercial responsibility
A small large organisation: small enough for conviviality, short lines and the opportunity for you to actually be able to make a difference and know everyone. Big enough to be an important player in the market and to pay plenty of attention to innovation and your personal development

Employment conditions

Metalektro Collective Agreement

A rock-solid collective agreement with a good salary and pension. It offers clarity, security and equality.

8 weeks off per year

Based on 40 hours, you are entitled to 27 holidays + 13 ADV days. This allows you to combine private and work life.

Flexible working hours

In the office, you start and leave between 7:30 - 9:00 and 16:30 - 18:00. Start earlier or later? No problem.

Space for working from home

Depending on your position, you can work more flexibly by combining office days with working from home.

Focus on development

Want to increase your knowledge or learn another language? We will help you. Even if you are out of place.

Attendance bonus

Every quarter, you can receive an attendance bonus as an extra reward.

Free fruit

Every week you can grab free fruit. Compensate nicely for the monthly treat that is often a bit less healthy.

Ventura Aid

Every year, you may donate €250 to a charity of your choice. This is how we contribute together to a better world.

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Interested, but not quite ready to apply just yet?

You don’t have to apply straight away. Are you curious about the role or our organisation, or would you like to find out first whether we’re a good match for each other? If so, we’d be happy to meet you for a casual chat. Over a cup of coffee, we’ll tell you more about the role, our ambitions and the challenges that lie ahead for you.

Would you like to apply straight away? If so, click on the ‘Apply for this role’ button to upload your CV and/or covering letter.

For this vacancy, you will be in contact with Lianne

Are you interested and do you fit the profile?

Then we look forward to receiving your application! You can submit your application by clicking on the button below. If you have any questions about the content of this vacancy, please send an e-mail to careers@venturasystems.com. We will make sure you are contacted.

If you have any substantive questions about this vacancy, you can also email them to careers@venturasystems.com and we will make sure you are contacted.
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