Sales representative

Fyteko is a Belgian start-up active in biotechnology, with the aim to contribute to a healthy and profitable agriculture by reducing the impacts of climate change on agricultural yields. Fyteko is a pioneer company that has (bio)synthesized precise biomolecules that helps plants cope better with abiotic stress (erratic rains, high temperatures, etc.). The use of these 100% natural, non-toxic and ecological biostimulants guarantees higher crop yields under adverse conditions. This new generation of biostimulants is an innovative and attractive protection method of high efficiency and low cost of use, but also their capacity to contribute to the reduction of chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, ...).

Fyteko is currently looking for a technical sales representative to reinforce our sales team.

Role details:

Role title: Sales representative

Reports to: Sales Director

Salary: Depending on experience

Location: Belgium (Brussels)

Travel: 50% of the time within E.U and North Africa.

Key Accountabilities

• Daily sales
• Demand planning
• Account Plans/ CRM contents/ customer contact matrix and sustainable relationships
• Acquire new customers (“Hunting”) and maintain close relationship with prospects (follow-up)
• Identify (new) customer requirements (applications, formulations, etc.) in cooperation with Sales director
• Develop and provide market intelligence input (analyze demand, customs data, update CRM)
• Plan and organise client’s meeting (face to face and/or phone/video calls)
• Support Sales Team Leader in budgeting/ price approaches/ allocation input

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking – ability to identify opportunities and challenges, developing and prioritising appropriate solutions
• Leadership – energetic advocacy of company goals, with internal peers and external suppliers
• Project Management - full capability to manage and deliver all aspects of the role
• Exceptional internal and external customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and commitment to working to deadlines

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in the agrochemical sector is mandatory. Experience in seed treatments and seed technologies is a plus
• Bachelor in relevant sector.
• Fluent in English and French is mandatory.
• Willingness to get on the fields and to visit farms and clients. 50% is travelling
• Experience in farms as technician with deep understanding of agrochemical/ farming sector (foliar spray and seed coating).

Why would you join Fyteko?

You will join a booming start-up on the verge of becoming an international market leader with a strong corporate culture and a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. You will receive plenty of room to take initiative. In that way, you will contribute to the company’s success. A challenging work environment with varied tasks is what you can expect:

• Many responsibilities and the possibility to evolve within a young entrepreneurial company
• Salary package with benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, metro card...

Contact:

Benedicte O’Sullivan, COO - bos@fyteko.com