Country Manager for the Benelux

We are looking for an enterprising candidate for an internationally operating manufacturer and supplier of high-quality dosing and pumping systems Country Manager for the Benelux. The organisation develops technical solutions for sectors including water treatment, industry and professional cleaning, and combines international clout with an independent, customer-focused Benelux organisation.

                                                                                   Engineering | Sales | P&L | Entrepreneurship • Utrecht region • Full-time

                                                                              Will you help to further develop the Benelux organisation of an international technical specialist?

The challenge: To drive commercial growth whilst ensuring that the team, operations and results grow in tandem. You’ll be given plenty of scope to shape market development in the Netherlands and Belgium.

What will you do?

• Leading and further developing the Benelux organisation and the team.
• Achieving targets for turnover, margins, service and profit.
• Developing and implementing the commercial strategy for the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Building on existing customer relationships and actively developing new business.
• Focusing on financial performance, KPIs and reporting to international management.
• Identifying market developments, technical trends and new commercial opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

An enterprising technical and commercial manager who effortlessly combines strategy with practical implementation. You have a strong market presence, know how to inspire others and focus on results.

• HBO/university level of working and thinking, preferably in a technical or business administration field.
• Experience as a Country Manager, Branch Manager, Sales Manager or Business Unit Manager in a technical B2B environment.
• An interest in pumps, dosing technology, fluid handling, water treatment, process engineering or industrial components.
• Proven experience in sales, business development, team leadership and financial management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; a good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

What makes this role attractive?

An independent management role within an international technical organisation, with a direct influence on commercial growth and the further development of the Benelux region. You will be given scope for entrepreneurship, international support and a competitive salary package with a performance-related bonus. We will be happy to explain the details to candidates with whom we enter into discussions.

Interested? We would like to hear from candidates who can combine technical expertise, commercial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, and who are energised by the prospect of further developing a market and an organisation.