Country Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Assume responsibility for commercial sales initiatives throughout the Benelux, with an initial emphasis on regaining market share within the Netherlands.

• Identify and engage new clients while developing business opportunities to boost revenue and enhance profitability.

• Strengthen connections with current customers and sales partners.

• Establish and nurture relationships with flooring applicators, contractors, architects, planners, and industrial end users.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and collaborate with Silikal's technical specialists in Germany to deliver appropriate solutions.

• Recognize market trends and commercial opportunities.

• Contribute to the development of new sales channels and further market penetration.

• Enhance Silikal's visibility through customer interactions, networking events, industry exhibitions, and trade fairs.

• Oversee commercial opportunities, customer activities, and sales advancement utilizing the Silikal ERP system.

• Work closely with management and technical experts at Silikal's headquarters in Germany.

⛳️ Requirements

• A demonstrated history in B2B sales, business development, or account management; experience in the construction or technical product sectors is a plus.

• Strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to attract new clients and foster long-term customer relationships.

• An entrepreneurial spirit combined with a hands-on approach.

• A keen interest in technical products and a desire to gain a comprehensive understanding of Silikal's offerings and applications.

• Capability to comprehend customer challenges, pinpoint opportunities, and provide solution-oriented advice.

• High degree of independence, self-motivation, and ownership, with the confidence to develop a market without a local team.

• A structured method for managing sales activities, customer relationships, and commercial opportunities.

• Proficient in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

• Willingness to travel frequently across the Benelux and occasionally to Germany.

🏝️ Benefits

• A competitive fixed annual salary, commensurate with experience, of up to €100,000 per year.

• A performance-based bonus program.

• 30 vacation days.

• A company car, laptop, and mobile phone.

• A pension scheme.

• Flexibility to work from home, complemented by regular customer visits throughout the Benelux.

• An extensive onboarding program in Germany, including technical and product training.

• The chance to play a vital role in the long-term growth of the Benelux business and potentially build and lead a local team.