Join the leading manufacturer of inspection, transport and sorting machines within the food industry!

About Key Technology

Key Technology BV is the manufacturer of optical inspection, transport and sorting machines for the food industry. We also say; If Key can't do it, nobody can! Our goal is to be the ultimate partner in the food processing industry.

We serve customers throughout the EMEA/ASIA market (Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia). Key Technology BV is based in Beusichem (NL) and has sister companies in Hasselt (BE) and Walla Walla (USA), all part of the Duravant Group.

We are a nice club of ladies and gentlemen who like to help each other, are there for each other and love a good work-life balance, within the organisation we have an informal working atmosphere. We also periodically organise fun events and have an active staff association that regularly organises fun activities.

We like a challenge and like to go the extra mile for a customer and colleague. And speaking of steps: will you step over to us and join us for a drink at lunch?

We pay a lot of attention to personal development, education & training. You can grow with us in specialisation or in a different role. Ultimately, we are committed to building a long-term relationship in which we look closely at bringing talents and ambitions together.

The role

In this position, you have both technical and commercial responsibilities and work closely with the Area Sales Managers. You act as a spider in the web between different internal departments. You understand the customer's needs and answer their questions with tailor-made advice.

With your good communication skills and your customer-oriented and solution-oriented approach, you can manage all expectations together with the Area Sales Manager so that the quotation can be converted into an order to everyone's satisfaction. Depending on your knowledge and experience, you will be given room to further develop your commercial skills in addition to the technical side of the business.

Your tasks

Translating the needs of existing and potential customers into technical solutions

Drawing up technical descriptions and possibly drawings of machines and systems for making calculations and offers

Taking care of optimal order processing

To be able to perform your tasks well, we are looking for someone with the following characteristics:

• You have good communication skills and are customer-oriented
• You are able to translate relevant information to the internal and external customer. You have a solution-oriented approach
• You are result-oriented and motivated to achieve departmental and business objectives together with the team
• You have an eye for detail and an analytical mind
• You are creative and come up with out-of-the-box solutions
• You are willing to travel for customer site work (EMEA area)

Do you have the following qualifications and skills:

• Completed MBO education in engineering and we will teach you the ropes.
• Affinity and/or experience with a technical working environment

Furthermore, you have knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office package; specifically Word, Excel and Teams
• 3D drawing package, Solid Works is an advantage
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English in word and writing is a requirement for this position; a third language would be a nice bonus
• Knowledge of machinery, such as vibratory and belt conveyor systems and/or optical inspection equipment is a plus

In return for all these good qualities and skills, there is of course a nice offer:

• A close-knit team with an informal and collegial working atmosphere
• Versatile position in which technology and commerce come together
• Ample career opportunities within both the department and the company
• A starting salary indication is € 3,000, - depending on education and possible experience
• After a familiarisation period of at least 6 months under the supervision of an experienced sales engineer, there are opportunities to work from home where we provide a functional home office
• In consultation, there is a possibility for a walk-in day in the department as part of the application procedure.
• A working week of 32 to 39 hours
• 25 holidays and in case of full-time employment, you will also accrue 6.5 days ADV that you can plan yourself (just like your holidays)
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre
• 13.7% holiday pay instead of the usual 8%
• Key Technology falls under the collective labour agreement for metalworking companies and is therefore affiliated to the Metaal en Techniek pension fund
• For every new employee we take on, we donate an amount to charity

Location

Beusichem, the Netherlands

Interested?

Feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities. Our HR team will be happy to discuss the above with you. We can be reached by phone at 0345-585885.