THE COMPANY
Our client is a fast-growing, highly profitable medium-sized company headquartered in Germany. It is the market leader in its niche.
THE POSITION
- Will be newly created. The function is currently filled by the Managing Director.
- Is gradually being prepared to take over as Managing Director in around four years' time.
- Requires a willingness to travel of at least 50%.
THE MAIN TASKS
- Responsible for € 7 million turnover in BeNeLux.
- Develops the market strategically by independently acquiring direct customers and key accounts.
- Looks after various stakeholders: Architects, purchasers, experts, safety officers, property fitters.
- Structured use of the CRM system to ensure real-time synchronisation with the office team.
THE IDEAL EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENT PROFILE
- There is a high affinity for being in the spotlight on stage and enthusiastically presenting the company and product philosophy with USP to decision-makers of all kinds.
- Five years of experience in sales of complex capital goods requiring explanation with premium positioning and quality leadership
- Experience in the contract equipment sector with a focus on laboratories, occupational medicine and safety is advantageous. Feels comfortable both in the recycling centre and in the operating theatre anteroom.
- Has both hunter and farmer skills as a salesperson: can work both operationally with customers and strategically in the market.
- Closing reliability