Business Development Manager, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

Job Summary

Certhon, based in The Netherlands, is a world-class leader in the design and construction of horticultural projects.  This includes turnkey greenhouses, indoor and vertical farming facilities as well as automation / robotics projects.  Certhon is partnering with Denso to activate high-tech horticultural projects around the world.  To coordinate and supervise activities in North America, Certhon is looking for a business development leader for the North America.

Responsibilities

• Generate and coordinate inquiries and orders from North America customers.  Act as first point of contact for the Certhon North America team.
• Establish Certhon as a market leader for high-tech greenhouse development.
• Work with Denso and Certhon teams on market plans to achieve strategic goals.
• Laisse with Denso and Certhon teams based in the USA and The Netherlands.
• Coordinate commercial and technical support by Certhon (The Netherlands) and Denso (US). 
• Attend trade shows and events in USA, Canada and Europe.  Build customer relationships throughout North America. 
• Travel as needed to Europe to attend exhibitions, support projects and visit Certhon HQ offices.
• Regularly report on plans and activities to senior staff and management within Denso and Certhon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in business, technology or horticulture required.
• Knowledge of North America horticultural industry.
• Strong customer relations and lead generation experience for capital projects.
• Excellent presentations skills. 
• Strong commercial, networking, business and financial acumen is required.
• Ability to travel extensively in USA, Canada, Mexico and Europe.  35-50% travel ongoing primarily in US.
• Team player and results driven.
• Flexibility to work from home and regularly visit Denso office US.
• Curiosity in technology/technical savviness required. 

Salary $165,000-$204,000.

Benefits Summary

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)