Sales Representative - DACH region (Nordrhein-Westfalen and parts of Niedersachsen)

Are you an experienced Sales Representative with a proactive, self-starting, energetic attitude, a results-driven mindset, and a passion for selling? Do you enjoy building relationships with potential customers by communicating effectively with decision makers and understanding their business needs? If so, come join our green team! 

As we go about our busy lives, we often find ourselves moving further away from nature. At elho, we want to change that. We inspire people to bring more nature into their everyday lives. With over 55 years of experience in the synthetic pottery market, we are a leading manufacturer that helps both people and nature thrive. 

What will be your mission? 
As Sales Representative for the DACH region (with a focus on Nordrhein-Westfalen and parts of Niedersachsen), you will help drive the commercial success of elho by growing sales through garden centres, DIY stores and other relevant channels. You will proactively engage with both existing customers and new prospects to achieve sales targets and further grow elho’s presence in the DACH market. You will operate within elho’s brand concept and guidelines to drive revenue and market share. 

What do we offer? 

• A dynamic organisation with a culture that values people first. Elho believes in building a culture of trust, where employees are proud of their work and enjoy what they do 

• We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work! 

• Freedom and opportunities to contribute to elho’s growth and culture — with plenty of room for personal development 

• Generous staff discount on elho’s beautiful products, twice a year 

• 26 vacation days, with the option to exchange a working day to volunteer for a charity of your choice 

• We are the most sustainable company in our category. Our production site runs on wind energy from our own wind turbine! 

What will be your responsibilities? 

• Responsible for achieving sales targets and revenue growth in the DACH region (focus on West Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen) 

• Proactively visit existing customers and potential new clients 

• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with customers 

• Support customers with merchandising, shelf management and resolving issues or complaints 

• Maintain accurate administration and follow-up on visits 

• Attend local, national and international trade fairs and events 

• Report to and work closely with the Sales & Account Managers 

What do you bring? 

• Minimum 1–2 years of successful sales experience 

• Experience and knowledge of the garden centre or DIY market is a plus 

• Ability to build strong, trusted relationships with retailers 

• A talent for selling complete concepts with added value 

• Previous experience in our industry is an advantage 

• Professional proficiency in German 

• English at least B1 level (spoken and written) 

• You are convincing, committed, reliable, and dynamic 

• You are results-oriented, driven and determine 

• You bring a fun, energetic and passionate character 

• Drivers license is mandatory 

• Preferably living in the middle of Nordrhein-Westfalen 

• You identify with elho’s values: always forward, beauty, entrepreneurship, meaningful, cooperative, and supportive 

Who are we? 
At elho, we design and produce the most beautiful, sustainable flowerpots made from recycled plastic. Each year, we transform around 15 million kilos of waste into new, green products, and our production runs entirely on 100% wind energy from our own turbine. 
Sustainability isn’t just a word to us — it’s embedded in everything we do, from product development to production and distribution. 

Join us! 
Are you excited by this opportunity? We’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and motivation letter to clarissa.bakker@elho.nl attention of Clarissa Bakker, recruiter. 
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