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Technical Sales Manager – Concrete - Europe, Dessel
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Client:
Sibelco
Location:
Geertruidenberg
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
24.06.2025
Expiry Date:
08.08.2025
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Job Description:
Technical Sales Manager – Concrete - Europe
Location: Geertruidenberg
At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life.
Are We the Perfect Match?
At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
As a Technical Sales Manager – Concrete - Europe, your role will be instrumental in identifying new business opportunities, driving product qualifications, and providing technical support to our concrete customers.
Your Impact in This Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Technical Business Development: Act as the technical expert for concrete applications, proactively identifying growth opportunities for our existing minerals or new products. Develop strong relationships with key customers’ technical teams.
* Technical & Application Support: Help customers overcome technical barriers to ensure successful product adoption. Provide technical expertise to the Sales team, including product presentations and value-in-use demonstrations. Monitor industry regulations and certification requirements, assessing their impact on Sibelco’s products.
* Customer Complaint Management: Lead investigations into complex customer complaints, collaborating with T&I, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations teams.
* Quality & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and report on product quality trends at plant level. Identify concerning trends and work with operations teams to resolve deviations. Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to customer production processes.
What You Bring to the Table
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
* Experience: Minimum 7 years in the concrete industry, preferably with raw materials or additives suppliers.
* Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in concrete and applications, formulations, raw materials, processing, and testing techniques, as well as working with SCMs (Supplementary cementitious materials).
* Technical Skills: Ability to assess and develop new product opportunities based on customer needs.
* Behavioral Skills: Proactive and independent working style. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Goal-oriented, decisive, and persistent. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with a team-oriented mindset.
* Language Requirements: Fluent in English. French or German is a must. Additional European languages are a plus.
* Travel: Willingness to travel up to 70% across customer sites and Sibelco locations.
About the Role
You will play a critical role in driving technical sales success, ensuring that Sibelco’s concrete solutions meet customer needs and market demands.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Work in an inclusive, global company that values sustainability and innovation.
Why Join Us?
Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:
* Meet Our People:
* Learn About Our Recruitment Process:
* Discover Our Sustainability Goals:
We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.
How to Apply
Follow us on our social channels to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application via the Apply option.
Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.
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