Area Sales Manager

Our vacancies
De Kwakel
Fulltime (40 hours)
€ 4000 - 6450 gross per month
HBO

What will you do?

As an Area Sales Manager, you are responsible for your countries and regions, initially with a focus on the DACH countries, Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. You define the right commercial approach for each market, actively build relationships with growers, agents and distributors, and develop a strong pipeline.

What we ask from you:

  • A higher professional education (HBO) level of thinking and working, preferably in a commercial field;
  • Experience in B2B sales, account management or business development;
  • A good command of English (German is an advantage);
  • Excellent proficiency in English; German is considered an advantage;
  • Willingness to travel regularly and a valid driving licence.

Our promise to you

  • A competitive salary and attractive benefits package (including a company car);
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your growth;
  • A role with real impact, where you can make a difference in your markets;
  • A pension scheme via BPL;
  • Terms and conditions of employment in line with the Glasshouse Horticulture Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Glastuinbouw).

What will you do?

As an Area Sales Manager, do you want to drive international growth, build sustainable customer relationships and unlock new market opportunities? At HilverdaFlorist, you will have the freedom to take ownership of your regions, turn commercial opportunities into results and develop quickly into a confident, independent partner for customers worldwide. This is not a standard sales role, but a position where you make a visible impact.


After approximately one year, you will be successful if you:
• Have a strong understanding of your markets, growth opportunities and key focus areas;
• Independently manage your agenda, priorities and commercial direction;
• Translate opportunities into revenue growth and further market development;
• Have grown into a trusted and knowledgeable partner for customers;
• Collaborate effectively with sales support, marketing and operations.

HilverdaFlorist in De Kwakel

What we offer

You will join an ambitious team that strives to succeed together, with room for humour, development and growth. As an Area Sales Manager, you will work with a strong international brand in a sector full of opportunities, alongside colleagues who are committed to delivering quality and results. This year, we have also been recognised as a World-class Workplace.

In addition, you will receive:


• A gross monthly salary between €4,000 and €6,450, depending on your knowledge and experience;
• A company car;
• 25.5 days of annual leave (based on a full-time contract);
• Training and development opportunities;
• A pension scheme via BPL;
• Terms and conditions of employment in line with the Glasshouse Horticulture Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Glastuinbouw).

What we ask from you

You are entrepreneurial, analytical and action-oriented. You take initiative, learn quickly and are driven to continuously improve. You collaborate with respect, take pride in your results and assume ownership of your markets.

In addition, you bring:

• A higher professional education (HBO) level of thinking and working, preferably in a commercial field;
• Experience in B2B sales, account management or business development;
• Preferably 3 to 5 years of work experience, enabling you to operate independently within a reasonable timeframe;
• Excellent command of English; German is considered an advantage;
• Willingness to travel regularly and a valid driving licence.

Even if you have more or less experience, we warmly invite you to apply. For us, a strong fit is not only about years of experience, but also about mindset, learning ability and ambition.

HilverdaFlorist in De Kwakel
HilverdaFlorist as your new employer
HilverdaFlorist focuses on the breeding, propagation, and development of a wide range of cut flowers, pot plants, and garden plants. We are a leading supplier of high-quality young plant material, suited to all climates and growing conditions. Our assortment includes starting material in the form of seeds, cuttings, and tissue culture.
Our mission
Our mission: Excel together for a flourishing future. With four core values; Innovation, Ambition, Partnership, and Reliability, we work from our headquarters in De Kwakel with 144 colleagues in an international environment. With locations in Colombia, Kenya, and India, we serve customers worldwide.
Human Resources at HilverdaFlorist

Interested? Apply now! 

Complete the application form 

Apply before July 31, 2026. Send your CV and motivation letter to Marije Buizer, HR Manager, via vacature@hilverdaflorist.comor complete the application form. Do you have any questions? Please contact Gijs Hofhuis, Commercial Director, on +31 6 44 058 356.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

This is what applying at HilverdaFlorist looks like

Curious about how our application process works? We guide you through each step so you know what to expect. From the first contact to the moment we welcome you as a new colleague.

Online application
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Online application

You can apply easily through our website. Fill in the form, upload your CV and tell us briefly why you’re a good fit for HilverdaFlorist. Once we’ve received your details, we’ll get to work.

Introductory meeting
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Introductory meeting

If your application passes the initial selection, you will be invited for an introductory interview. We’d love to get to know you better and tell you more about HilverdaFlorist. Together we’ll see if there’s a connection.

Follow-up interview
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Follow-up interview

If the feeling is mutual, we’ll schedule a follow-up interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role, your experience and what matters to you in your work.

Employment conditions
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Employment conditions

Are we both enthusiastic? Then we’ll go over the employment conditions. Think of salary, holidays and other arrangements. Once everything is clear, we’ll sign the contract together.

Start your new job at HilverdaFlorist
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Start your new job at HilverdaFlorist

We’ll agree on a start date together. On your first day, we’ll give you a warm welcome and make sure you’re off to a great start.

Apply now!

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