They develop a wide range of measurement systems for dimensional quality control deployed worldwide in automotive, aerospace, and other manufacturing industries.
They are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Sales Manager X-ray Inspection Services based in Leuven, Belgium.
The Sales Manager X-ray Inspection Services will be responsible to win profitable contract inspection business across Continental Europe by identifying, engaging and converting customers who need outsourced X‑ray/CT inspection-spanning feasibility scans to recurring production programs. You will grow services revenue and margin while creating pull‑through for future system sales by turning satisfied services customers into advocates and references.
Responsible for business development and direct sales of X‑ray/CT contract inspection services in the assigned region; Develop annual services sales plan and account strategy; Collaborate with Marketing & Product Management to deliver targeted campaigns (events, webinars, application notes) that generate qualified inspection opportunities.
~ Qualify opportunities and own proposals, pricing and T&Cs (NDAs/MSAs, data handling, export controls).
~ Coordinate with the labs: sample logistics, scan strategy, reconstruction, reporting/deliverables, secure data transfer, and acceptance reviews.
~ identify cross‑sell to upgrades/software and hand over capital opportunities to systems sales.
~ align with Application Engineering (Manager) on feasibility and prioritization.
~ host data reviews and acceptance meetings.
Attend trade shows, open houses and customer events to promote services and generate leads.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Physics/Materials or equivalent technical sales experience.
~5+ years in B2B technical sales/business development, ideally in NDT/X‑ray/CT services, metrology, or advanced inspection but this isn't a must.
~ Consultative selling skills with comfort discussing materials, defects, GD&T, porosity, AM, batteries, electronics, or medical devices.
~ Strong proposal and negotiation skills for service engagements (SLAs, data ownership, confidentiality, GDPR/export awareness).
~ Fluency in English plus at least one of French, German, or Dutch; additional languages are a plus.
~ Excellent PC skills including Microsoft 365 and CRM (Dynamics/Salesforce).
Familiarity with ISO 9001/17025 environments and secure data workflows for sensitive projects.
Network in one or more priority verticals (auto/e‑mobility, aerospace/defense, AM, med‑dev).