Commercial Manager China

Shanghai, China

Flowers and plants have a strong emotional value for the people who buy them. Their potential to inspire is endless – They can make our day, brighten up the house, or turn the garden into a paradise.

Dümmen Orange is a leading breeder and propagator of flowers and plants. Our goal is to inspire people and create a better, more beautiful world. We offer an impressive portfolio of crops and varieties to growers, wholesalers and retailers around the world. 

We are looking for a Commercial Manager for our Sales department in Kunming/Shanghai China.

Why is this your job?

You are accountable for delivering the budgeted sales and costs of Dümmen Orange China by effectively managing the sales team and licensees, handling key account management, and driving new business development. You will work closely with the marketing team to align on and deliver campaign plans and corporate marketing initiatives. Additionally, you are responsible for building and developing a team of professional salespeople who are customer-focused and disciplined in their sales delivery. You will also translate our corporate identity, image, and brand values into the Chinese cooperation and market, and act as a representative of the China Leadership Team.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Manage the sales team and optimize relations with key accounts (directly or through the team). Establish KPIs and conduct performance management in line with company procedures. Lead by example with a proactive attitude, strategic approach, and execution ability. Help/coach sales reps to set and achieve objectives in an organized manner.

Ensure annual sales and cost budgets are achieved (covering cutting, license, and agent sales). Prepare ambitious yet realistic sales and cost plans for budgeting.

Develop new business in strategic crops & markets. Support the China Leadership Team in building and implementing a China strategy.

Utilize forecasting tools to predict annual demand and track performance. Prepare and present monthly sales performance reviews with regular updates.

Build individual plans for each Key Account, linked to annual campaign plans. Work with the marketing team to develop and implement campaign plans, ensuring sales reps execute activities effectively.

Consolidate market intelligence on competitors, industry trends, and product performance. Represent Dümmen Orange at industry forums as required.

Prepare and chair sales meetings. Collaborate with internal experts to organize necessary support and expertise.

Who are you?

You have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher education.

You have 5 years of demonstrable work experience in a similar position.

You are proficient in the English language.

You have at least 3 years of experience in the agriculture or floral industry.

You have at least 5 years of experience in global business and working with international or virtual teams.

What do you get in return?

Dümmen Orange has major international ambitions with innovation technology and quality high on the agenda. There is plenty of room for autonomy, personal growth and you are part of an expert team. This allows you to optimally develop as a driven professional in your field. There is a supportive and open working environment where sharing knowledge, collaboration and achieving common goals are very important.

We also offer:

An attractive salary RMB 50K-70K /M depending on your knowledge and experience.

STI Bonus.

Full-time employment.

Hybrid working. 

Working hours are flexible and can be determined in consultation.

An international working environment.

A lease car/ Rent an apartment if needed.

Leadership development training.

Who are we?

We are a leading international breeder and propagator of flowers and plants. Our breeders enhance characteristics such as color, fragrance, and shape, as well as less visible traits like disease resistance, higher yield per square meter, and extended vase life. In production locations across Africa, South and Central America we have 330+ hectares of production space at our disposal. Here we set up our mother stock plants and propagate the starting material. Our extensive range of crops and varieties finds its way to growers, wholesalers, and retailers around the world.

The products our industry produces have a strong emotional value for the consumers who buy them. Our purpose is to inspire people and create a better, more beautiful world. Our team of 6,600 dedicated, focused, and passionate professionals works across the globe. Our head office is located in De Lier, Netherlands.

Your application 

Do you dare to bloom and are you ready to take your career to the next level? Click on the button below to apply for this job. If you have questions about the job, you can contact Hollyn Wu, HR Specialist APAC, via h.wu@dummenorange.com.