**About the Role**: We are seeking an experienced sales professional to lead our regional sales team in Benelux.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electro-mechanical engineering and at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with direct sales in the metal sheet or capital machinery industries.
They should possess excellent networking, negotiation, and strategic prospecting skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
The successful candidate will be fluent in Dutch, French, and English and able to travel a minimum of 80% of the time within the specific region.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and nurture relationships with regional customers, continually assessing their needs for new equipment, software, and educational resources.
* Identify, contact, and develop new customer prospects to expand the customer base and drive growth.
* Lead the machine sales process from initial need identification to final order, effectively utilizing internal resources.
* Lead, motivate, and manage a team of ASMs, monitoring team performance and providing regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
* Conduct regular field visits to support and guide the sales team, preparing and executing machine demonstrations in collaboration with reference customers and the demo team.
Requirements
* Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with direct sales in the metal sheet or capital machinery industries.
* Strong background in electro-mechanical engineering.
* Proven track record in achieving/exceeding sales targets and market development in the capital machinery sector.
* Fluent Dutch & French, and a good level of English.
* Excellent networking, negotiation, and strategic prospecting skills.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of responsibilities, development opportunities, and a compensation package that rewards hard work and dedication. If you are a motivated sales professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.