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In this role, you'll take charge by generating your own leads while getting great support from our account managers, marketing initiatives, events, and your personal network. You'll get to promote and sell our combined portfolio - Octiva's advanced robotic systems and Berkvens' greenhouse logistics solutions - directly to growers in your region, and play a key part in expanding our reach!\nYour day-to-day will be a mix of phone calls and face-to-face visits with growers in your assigned region, helping you dive deep into their needs and challenges. Together with product experts you will work out the best solution for each customer, drawing on the full Octiva and Berkvens range.\nCollaboration is the name of the game here. You'll work closely with our team of sales managers, Marketing and Sales Support. Together, you'll be empowered to deliver top-notch solutions that drive success for our growers-and for Octiva and Berkvens!\nRequirements\nYour profile\nYou're driven, determined, and passionate about what you do-especially when it comes to the greenhouse sector.\nHere's what we're looking for:\nA bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Agriculture, or a related field. 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