Sales Manager Benelux & UK

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies in-depth regulatory know-how manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition Home & Personal Care Professional Hygiene Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland) Arxada employs 3200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers all committed to our customers success.

As part of our bold growth strategy in the Benelux and UK markets we are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to join Arxadas Paints & Coatings business this role you will be instrumental in driving revenue growth expanding market presence and building strong long-term partnerships with customers. You will identify new opportunities develop strategic relationships and lead the full sales cycle: from prospecting to closing deals and signing contracts.

Location: Flexible remote within Benelux or UK
Business Line: Paints & Coatings Business Unit of MCS

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver on agreed financial and commercial objectives for the assigned territory and market segment
• Actively contribute to the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing plans that increase gross profit and expand market share
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Forecast and plan demand accurately
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
• Continuously improve profitability through price management and optimise cash flow handling payment terms and overdues
• Gather and analyse market intelligence trends and competitive insights to inform strategy
• Provide exceptional customer care and champion a customer-first mindset across the organisation
• Run distributor channels effectively within the region
• Ensure seamless coordination between customers and Arxadas Supply Chain and Customer Service teams for accurate planning and delivery
• Promote Arxadas core values and lead by example in EHS compliance fostering a culture of safety and responsibility

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Engineering Business or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Business fluency in English; Dutch language skills would be beneficial
• Min. 5 years of proven experience in technical sales and/or new business development
• Experience working within complex matrix multinational organisations
• Strong track record in selling technically driven products and solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in both verbal and written form
• Self-motivated entrepreneurial attitude with a passion for growth and innovation
• Willing and able to travel internationally (up to 50%)

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene Home & Personal Care Wood Protection Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition Care & Environmental (NCE) meanwhile provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics aerospace and other markets as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients chemicals and performance intermediates and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a qualified individual with disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.