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Business Development Manager, Seed Technology | DACH
Location: Germany
Your network. Your market. Your opportunity to advance innovative seed technology. Do you know the seed industry, understand technical sales and want to take ownership of helping develop the German market? At Centor Europe, you will win new customers, guide product introductions and actively shape the expansion of the DACH business. In return, you will have the entrepreneurial freedom you need, backed by the support of your international team.
About Centor Europe
Centor Europe is a specialist in innovative seed treatment and part of a growing international group. Its portfolio includes coating materials, binders, colour powders and biostimulants for seed coating, encrusting and pelleting. These products help seed companies optimise their treatment processes and improve germination, seed quality and handling during mechanical processing. Sustainable, microplastic-free solutions are central to this approach.
The team
You will report directly to the Managing Director. The technical support team in Zwaag, your European sales colleagues and the international R&D team will support you in developing tailored product solutions. Centor’s culture is shaped by open communication, mutual support and efficient decision‑making.
Job description
Grow the market. Win customers. Establish seed technology.
You will expand the business across the DACH region, with a primary focus on Germany, working mainly from home. Through regular customer visits, you will guide the sales process from initial consultation and trials of suitable products through to order placement. Occasional travel will also take you to other European customers and to the Netherlands for face‑to‑face collaboration with your colleagues.
Your responsibilities
- Develop a strategic sales plan for the DACH region.
- Expand the German market through active new customer acquisition and the development of existing customer relationships.
- Raise the visibility of the product portfolio and develop solutions that address your customers’ specific needs.
- Trial suitable products together with your customers and support them throughout the entire testing phase.
- Build a sales pipeline and manage the sales process through to closing.
- Monitor market trends, competitors and regulatory developments, and represent Centor Europe at trade fairs and conferences.
Profile
You combine market knowledge and technical understanding with strong sales skills. You open doors, build trust and maintain a committed, consistent approach, even when product introductions take time. You work independently, set clear priorities and enjoy contributing to a growing business.
Must-have
- Several years of substantial experience and a proven track record in sales / business development within the German seed industry or a related technical market.
- A degree in business or agricultural sciences, or an equivalent qualification.
- A strong affinity for seed treatment, seed physiology, plant sciences and biostimulants.
- Excellent written and spoken German and English.
- Willingness to travel within Germany for approximately 25-30% of your working time, with a few additional trips elsewhere in Europe each year.
Nice-to-have
- An active network within the German seed industry.
- Experience introducing products that require technical explanation and consultation, ideally including the coordination of customer trials.
- A proven track record of developing new sales territories.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach - you identify opportunities, find solutions and take the initiative to move them forward.
- You enjoy sharing your expertise and engage with customers and colleagues as equals.
Offer
- Ownership of the development of a key growth market, with direct influence on sales strategy.
- Innovative products and technical support from an international team.
- Thorough and intensive onboarding.
- A home‑based role offering a high degree of flexibility and substantial entrepreneurial freedom.
- An attractive remuneration package with a performance‑related bonus.
- A German employment contract with a company car.
- Long‑term prospects for your professional development in an international environment.
Location
Home-based | DACH territory | Primary focus: Germany
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