Technical Manager Netherlands (MT)

About us At Certis Belchim , we work every day to further develop and broaden the landscape of crop protection and Plant Health. Our ambition is to provide integrated programmes that combine biorational and chemical solutions, thereby supporting growers and supply ‑ chain partners in addressing the challenges of sustainable plant health and crop production, as well as the increasingly stringent requirements within the value chain. Thanks to our Japanese shareholders and strategic suppliers, we have access to cutting ‑ edge technologies and innovative expertise in the field of Plant Health and crop protection. This unique combination of international innovation strength and local market knowledge enables us to develop distinctive, future ‑ proof solutions. Our European headquarters are located in Londerzeel (Belgium) and Utrecht (The Netherlands). From more than 23 countries worldwide, over 800 dedicated colleagues work together towards a shared goal: contributing to healthy crops, sustainable agriculture and a resilient food supply chain. Within Certis Belchim , there is an open and informal working atmosphere, with colleagues who are passionate about their profession and the impact they make within Plant Health. We offer a working environment in which professionals are given the space to take initiative, develop themselves and accelerate their careers. Through a pragmatic approach and strong collaboration, we jointly create a positive impact on our sector and beyond. About your team You will lead a team of Technical Account Managers in the Netherlands. This team consists of experienced professionals with in ‑ depth technical expertise and a strong customer focus. They play a key role in translating product and technical knowledge into practical applications for customers and stakeholders. As Technical Manager, you provide direction, cohesion and development within the team. You act as a role model by leading by example and you are a true ambassador of the Certis Belchim culture. You create an environment in which collaboration comes naturally, knowledge is actively shared and professionals take ownership of their work. You are visible and approachable, without managing on detail. By setting clear frameworks and building trust, you bring out the best in your people and ensure continuous development of the team, aligned with the organisational structure needed to deliver on strategic priorities. How you will make impact In this role, you add value by creating connections: between people, disciplines, countries and interests. Certis Belchim is an internationally organised company, where success depends largely on effective collaboration and the ability to build and maintain a strong network. You play a key role in strengthening customer intimacy and customer experience, ensuring that technical expertise translates into meaningful, long ‑ term relationships with customers and stakeholders. You actively contribute to positioning Certis Belchim solutions within customer portfolios, creating sustainable value across the chain. You translate Certis Belchim’s strategy, policies and technological developments to the Dutch context, while at the same time ensuring that valuable market insights from your team are structurally brought back into the organisation. In doing so, you act as a key liaison towards European development, aligning local needs with our global innovation pipelines. You play an important role in initiating and building strategic partnerships across the value chain, strengthening our position in the market. With an open mindset and a future ‑ oriented approach, you stimulate innovation and contribute to the sustainable growth of both people and the organisation. About your role As Technical Manager, you are a member of the Management Team of the Dutch Branch team. Together with the Country Manager, Sales Manager, Marketing Manager and HR, you form the MT and are jointly responsible for the strategic direction, performance and further development of Certis Belchim Netherlands. In this role, you have a direct impact on both strategic decision ‑ making and the way collaboration and execution take place within the Dutch team. You contribute at a strategic level, provide perspective and ensure that technical and product ‑ related decisions align with the long ‑ term ambition of the company. You are ultimately responsible for the technical customer relationship and knowledge development within the Netherlands and act as a strategic sparring partner within the MT. You define, implement and monitor the Technical Excellence strategy for the Netherlands, ensuring continuous development of knowledge across crop systems and applications. In addition, you maintain close contact with your (global) colleagues and experts. You connect the international perspective with local needs and ensure consistent and effective execution. Your responsibilities include, among others: Leading, coaching and inspiring the Technical Account Manager (TAM) team, acting as a visible “lead by example” leader and ambassador of the Certis Belchim culture Shaping and continuously optimising the organisational structure, effectiveness and development of the technical team Defining, implementing and monitoring the Technical Excellence strategy for the Netherlands, including knowledge development across crop systems Driving strong customer intimacy and customer experience, translating technical expertise into long ‑ term customer value and relationships Ensuring effective knowledge transfer towards customers and stakeholders, strengthening strategic partnerships across the value chain Capturing and embedding market insights via the TAM team and translating these into actionable input for the Dutch and European organisation Acting as a key liaison towards European development, aligning local needs with international product and innovation pipelines Taking end ‑ to ‑ end ownership of the Dutch demo trial programme, ensuring high-quality execution and clear market impact Managing and safeguarding budgets (including demo trials, stakeholder affairs and Quick ‑ win budget), while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations Contributing to MT decision ‑ making, annual planning and strategic priorities, while ensuring strong positioning of Certis Belchim solutions within customer portfolios and driving relevant development topics About you We are looking for an inspiring leader who combines technical expertise with strong people leadership and a sharp sense of organisational dynamics. You create impact through others while staying closely connected to both strategy and execution. Proven experience in people management, with a clear track record in developing teams and individuals; A natural role model who leads by example and inspires others through an authentic leadership style; Solid understanding of technology and product development, with the ability to stay at the right level of abstraction; Strong connective skills, combined with decisiveness and the ability to provide direction in complex environments; Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, switching smoothly between the two; A leadership approach characterised by care, transparency and respect; Relevant industry experience within crop protection, agriculture, life sciences or a comparable sector; A completed higher professional or academic degree, preferably in agronomy, plant sciences, biology, chemistry, life sciences or a related field; Experience working in an international or matrix organisation; Native-level Dutch proficiency is required, combined with strong professional communication skills in English. What working with us means Working at Certis Belchim means working in a professional, international organisation where trust, connection and development are central. We believe that sustainable results are achieved when people feel valued and are given the space to perform their work well and in their own way. This is reflected, among other things, in: The possibility to work in a hybrid manner (home ‑ working and internet allowance): from home, from our office in Utrecht or Naaldwijk , or a combination of these; A varied role within a dynamic international environment, in which remote working is actively facilitated; Active support in staying connected with colleagues at home and abroad; travel expenses are reimbursed; A competitive gross annual salary, indicative range between € 95.000 and €110.000 per year, including a company car, an excellent pension scheme and a generous performance ‑ related bonus (15%) in addition to the fixed salary; A working environment in which you genuinely feel that your contribution is valued; A culture in which collaboration, innovation, engagement, integrity and ambition are visible daily in the way we work; Attention to personal and professional growth, both within your role and beyond; Access to our Learning Academy and regular feedback and development discussions; Flexible working hours and attention to a healthy work–life balance; The recognition that success is not only about numbers, but about people who make the difference; Being part of an established and well ‑ respected company within the industry, actively contributing to a more sustainable world. Inspired? For more information about this role, please contact Rebecca van Emden (HR Team) via email: [email protected] If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your short motivation and CV via our job portal. Filling this role on a freelance basis is not desired. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.