Commercial Product Specialist - Feeding

Location: Colturano

A sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future for dairy farmers  by combining robotization, engineering and farmer knowledge. We believe in that.

That started 75 years ago with a dream of two brothers in Maassluis (The Netherlands). Since then, we have been an innovative leader in automated systems for dairy farmers around the world. With 2.300 specialized professionals, we are constantly working on new agricultural revolutions. We do this from our Campus in Maassluis, but also from other international offices. Together we have the goal:  to make dairy farming interesting for the next generation .

Job Description

Your role

As a  Commercial Product Specialist (CPS) , you are responsible for the  commercial targets  of Feeding proposition in the geographical area assigned. You  coach and train  the network of Lely Centers to  pursue sales targets  and to achieve the maximum market potential, ensuring that all the activities meet the  Business Team strategy  and the  Lely way of working .

You are the  absolute expert  of the Product that you represent, and you channel your knowledge through the distribution network, with a  customer centrical mindset . Together with your team, you co-share responsibility for  Customer Satisfaction.

The CPS is a dynamic role  with ample room for initiative and creativity.

Your main activities

Own and manage  the Sales funnel for Feeding proposition

Engage and guide  the distribution network to excel in the Feeding Business

Train  the Sales Repson product knowledge, use of tools and on sales skills

Live the field  and update your team and international colleagues about market trends and opportunities

Shape and support  the Marketing activities for a unique customer journey for existing and future customers

You will report to the Manager Proposition with responsibility for the geographical area of South-East Europe & Turkey. The role is based in Colturano (MI), and it requires willingness to travel mainly in Italy, with occasional visit to the HQ in Maassluis and to the countries covered by our Cluster.

Qualifications

Your profile

You have successfully completed  university studies

You have preferably covered a commercial role within  agriculture/food related  companies

You speak, write and present in  English and Italian fluently

You are  a confident communicator , feeling at ease also with difficult conversations

You have  a growth mindset , eager to learn and to progress in the role

Additional Information
Our team

An International, Cross functional team with plenty  of learning opportunities and interactions

Positive and proactive approach , we work with a common purpose towards clear goals

Assertive and attentive communicators, we believe in  the power of communication

Efficient and well-organized , we make good use of time and resources

Data driven  in any aspect of the business, we take decisions analytically

Our offer

Competitive employment conditions

An  open work environment  with flexible working hours

A conducive environment that encourages  personal development and growth

Our  Lely Academy  with a variety of training programs

The position will be aligned with a predefined salary band, which will be disclosed to the candidate during the interview.

Our cluster is in Colturano (MI), and it supports the distribution network of Lely Centers in South-East Europe and Turkey. We are a young and enthusiast team, consisting of 44 people distributed between Colturano office and Istanbul branch office.

If you have any questions about the position or the procedure, do not hesitate and mail to