Our client is an international industrial holding company that occupies a leading position in growing and promising market niches with quality products. Specifically, this manufacturer operates in the field of flexible films, surface technologies and precision components.
One of their activities involves a reputed brand of swimming pool films/liners. These products are distributed to swimming pool builders and PVC/water sealing installers through an existing and further to be developed distributor network.
Given the strong growth potential in the Benelux region, the company is looking to strengthen the team with an Area Sales Manager.
Responsibilities
- You are responsible for results and budgets within the Benelux sales territory.
- You manage and expand the distribution network.
- You organise the knowledge transfer towards the distributors (information sessions, training courses), and support them in their contacts with swimming pool builders and installers.
- You identify growth opportunities in the Benelux market, develop sales strategies, establish long-term partnerships.
- You examine technical adaptations of products with your international colleagues in R&D and production, you are in constant contact with the international team.
- You participate in trade fairs and events (sometimes outside the Benelux), you also occasionally visit the international sites within the holding company (production, warehousing).
Profile
Knowledge and experience
- You can lean on successful sales experience.
- Preferably you know the swimming pool construction market, a related background is welcome to.
- Ideally, you are familiar with different sales channels and know how to combine them (direct/indirect/digital).
- You have a good command of Dutch and English, knowledge of French is a plus.
Personality and motivation
- You are results-oriented and have a strong energy level.
- You enjoy diverse contacts within an international context.
- You can work independently, have organisational skills.
- You have didactic talent, you like to present and reinforce the knowledge of others.
- You have sufficient technical insight to understand the product properties and applications (swimming pool foils).
- You are flexible and service-oriented.
- You think market strategically.
- You are willing to travel frequently and stay overnight externally.
Offer
- You have the opportunity to further develop a quality brand with a still considerable growth margin at Benelux level.
- You join a solid, expansive holding company.
- Real career opportunities are available.
- A solid remuneration package is offered.
Location
Benelux
Contact person for this vacancy
Bo 's Jongers
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