Sales Manager - Exclusive

EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with an international industrial business in its search for a Sales Manager to drive new business development and strengthen commercial relationships across international markets.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, globally active organization with an expanding product portfolio.

The role offers exposure to international markets, senior-level customer relationships and the opportunity to play a key part in identifying new commercial opportunities as the business continues to develop.

Please note: This is a full-time, on-site position in Amstelveen, with international travel required for customer meetings and industry events.

Key responsibilities of the Sales Manager:

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  Identify and develop new business opportunities across international markets, expanding the customer portfolio and driving commercial growth
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  Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, negotiating commercial agreements and identifying opportunities for long-term partnerships
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  Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, potential customers and new market opportunities
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  Develop and implement sales strategies, budgets and forecasts aligned with wider commercial objectives
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  Collaborate with production, logistics and other internal teams to align product capabilities with customer requirements
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  Represent the business at international industry events, conferences and customer meetings to strengthen market presence

Experience required:

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  Proven B2B sales and business development experience, ideally within metals, mining, commodities or a related industrial sector
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  Demonstrated success in acquiring new customers and developing commercial opportunities across international markets
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  Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to engage confidently with senior-level stakeholders
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  Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach
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  Strong analytical and market research capabilities, combined with the ability to understand technical products and adapt to new markets
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  Fluent English is essential; additional European languages, particularly Italian, would be advantageous

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.