Business Development Manager Benelux / Nordics (m/f/d), Machine Vision Software, Netherlands

vif Talent

vif Talent is a French-German recruitment consultancy. We recruit competent and multilingual professionals on behalf of German, French and international companies.

Your new employer

Our client, a Munich-based SME founded 25 years ago, has grown from a start-up to a leader in industrial image processing. They develop software solutions for diverse sectors (medical, pharmaceutical, automotive, food) and serve customers worldwide. For their office in Utrecht, Netherlands and the development on the Benelux/Northern european market we are searching for a:
Sales Manager Benelux & Nordics (m/f/d).  

Your benefits

• Permanent, full-time contract with fixed salary (70% fix + 30% bonus)  + holiday pay
• Flexible hours and remote work options (once a week in the office in Utrecht)
• Opportunity to bring in your own ideas  
• Career growth through training and development  
• Flat hierarchy and fast decisions  
• Supportive team with a transparent, innovative culture  
   

Your responsibilities

Mainly, the future Business Development Manager owns the expansion and development of the Benelux and Nordic markets (existing clients in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland). More precisely, your responsibilities will consist of: 

• Selling our leading image processing software to existing customers and acquire new ones.
• Identifying client solutions and proactively building relationships with potential customers.
• Converting leads from OEMs, system integrators and end customers into business opportunities. 
• Working closely with the local team in Utrecht as well as the Headquarter in Germany to develop and implement sales strategies for the Benelux and Nordics market.
• Closely liaising with technical sales and customer services to identify and deliver tailored solutions for our customers.

Your profile

• Several years of professional experience in B2B sales or a similar position, ideally in software sales or software solutions. 
• Knowledge in the fields of automation and ideally industrial image processing / machine vision.
• Analytical mind and a passion for sales.
• Fluent in Dutch and English. German or nordic language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% - 50% within the BeNeLux (focus) and the nordic countries 
• Based in the Netherlands, ideally close tu Utrecht 

The position is aimed at profiles with previous software sales experience in automation who would like to further develop their expertise. It is not a (future) management role.

Applying

This role fits your ambitions? Let’s go!
Share your CV in English, salary expectations and availability.

Next steps?
Interviews with vif Talent and presentation to our client 
1) Video call with the client 
2) Online assessment
3) Meeting in Munich 
4) Meeting with the Dutch colleagues 

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