About Improvin’
How would you like to make your mark? Do you want to make a significant contribution to the food industry’s sustainability and help reverse the climate crisis?
Improvin’ exists to solve one of the world's largest problems: how to produce more food, more sustainably, at the same time. Our solution focuses on primary production, the source of >70% food industry’s emissions. We help food brands and processors measure, report and reduce the climate impact of their own value chains.
Our mission is vital and urgent; the change you’ll drive is demanded by consumers, the Paris Agreement, IPCC regulations, EU legislation (CSRD), and ambitious corporate goals set with The Science Based Targets Initiative and Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Are you ready to work with purpose?
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Sales Professional with a strong commercial mentality to join our team. As an entrepreneur at heart, you will be dedicated to our mission and passionate about bringing in, listening to, and understanding the needs of our leads, with the ultimate goal of closing deals and turning leads into paying customers.
As a crucial part of our commercial team, you will be responsible for executing our sales opportunities, which includes exploring and executing the sales funnel, qualifying leads by asking the right questions to determine if they fit our desired customer profile, and identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in new markets. You will also be performing market analysis and research, as well as developing customer-relevant demo- and presentation material. Your ability to build strong relationships with potential customers and understand their needs will be essential to the success of the company.
Working closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, you will play a key role in developing our sales processes and ensuring that lead generation leads to successful sales outcomes.
Above all, we believe that the right attitude and driving forces are essential to success in this role. You should be results-driven, strategic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
Working with us you will be part of a tight-knit team that lives and breathes to help not only our customers but also each other with the tools that we all love working with.
How we will support you
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Sales professional with a strong commercial mentality to join our team. As an entrepreneur at heart, you will be dedicated to our mission and passionate about bringing in, listening to, and understanding the needs of our leads, with the ultimate goal of closing deals and turning leads into paying customers.
As a crucial part of our commercial team, you will be responsible for executing our sales opportunities, which includes exploring and executing the sales funnel, qualifying leads by asking the right questions to determine if they fit our desired customer profile, and identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in new markets. You will also be responsible for market analysis and research, as well as developing demos, workshops, and presentation material.
Working closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, you will play a key role in developing our sales processes and ensuring that lead generation leads to successful sales outcomes.
Above all, we believe that the right attitude and driving forces are essential to success in this role. You should be results-driven, strategic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
How you can make an impact
As an Enterprise Sales Professional - France you will play a critical role in the success of the company and the realization of our mission to provide sustainable technology solutions to the agri-food industry.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth and exceed sales targets, leveraging your existing network and identifying new business opportunities.
- Nurture and maintain relationships with key accounts, ensuring exceptional customer service and support throughout the sales cycle and beyond.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and customer success, to ensure product-market fit and customer satisfaction.
- Conduct market analysis and research to identify trends, opportunities, and potential new markets, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and growth for the company.
- Build and maintain a strong understanding of the agri-food industry, staying up-to-date with new technologies and trends, and applying this knowledge to create value for our customers and the industry as a whole.
We believe you have
We believe you have/are:
- A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- A proven experience within commercial enterprise sales, with a track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and closing high-value deals. Preferably in the tech- or sustainability industry.
- Business acumen, with a deep understanding of how enterprise customers operate and make purchasing decisions.
- Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex value propositions and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
- Preferably in the agrifood business and with the gravitas to sustainability solutions.
- A customer-focused mindset, with a passion for understanding customer needs and delivering value that exceeds their expectations. Including Analytical and research skills and account planning.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, product, and customer success, to ensure successful sales relevancy.
- Self-motivated and results-driven, with a desire to continuously learn and improve their skills and knowledge.
- Fluency in French and English, with additional language skills as a plus.
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By applying, you will get a chance to join a purpose-led, passionate, and international team. We use English as our working language, and for applicants outside of the EU, we offer relocation support with the transition if needed.
We offer a flexible work setup: you can join us in our Stockholm office, or work remotely, even from another EU country. For this position, we can set you up with a desk e.g. at a local co-working space. You’ll get competitive compensation, 30 days of paid vacation, and support to grow professionally as our fast-scaling business grows.
Most importantly, we believe that a diverse workforce will be essential to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.
