The company
Netra Agro (NA) is a 100% subsidiary of SVZ and thus belongs to the German Döhler group, a leading developer, producer and provider of 'technology-driven natural ingredients and ingredient systems'.
NA's core activity is the (customised) sourcing and marketing of a wide range of tropical fruit in particular, in various processed varieties and forms; IQF, purees and concentrates. NA also relieves the customer of all import tasks (documents, logistics, etc.) and quality assurance (on-site audits, certification, etc.).
Customers are mostly high-end food producers with high demands on quality, availability and service.
The NA team operates from Breda and consists of 10-15 FTEs: Back-Office/Logistics, QA/QC, Finance and Sales.
Especially after the acquisition by Döhler, NA's ambitions are challenging and particularly focused on significant growth through the development of new markets and product/market combinations.
The job
The MD has final P/L responsibility and reports directly to the Managing Director of SVZ. The MD is the figurehead of the organisation and brings new impetus and energy to the team and is 'front runner', giving direction and substance to the growth ambition.
Besides forming and leading the team, the MD is mainly active in the market as a Salesspecialist with own clients as Trader. This 'trading role' is vital: preventing 'out of stocks' and/or market mismatch, closing 'back-to-back' deals and taking positions. This requires solid experience of the dynamics of trading in the global market. As MD, you will tackle these tasks yourself, working intensively with the team.
The profile
We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader who is proactive, sees and fulfils opportunities and operates as a role model. Strategy and vision combined with operational hands-on mentality. Open communication and transparency, taking responsibility and reliability are must haves. Naturally, this includes experience in carrying final responsibility for a team, for results and functioning within a larger structured organisation (reporting).
Quality awareness and market orientation are in the baggage as well as solid experience in a BtB environment. Knowledge of and at least 7 years' experience with fresh agricultural/fruit products and IQF are absolute pluses.
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This search is conducted exclusively by Marcel de Jong, for more information or to apply directly, please contact him.
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