Service Sales Manager Ocean Division

Are you ready to shape the future of service sales in a dynamic and fastevolving industry

As our Service Sales Manager in the Ocean Division you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth strengthening customer partnerships and elevating the performance of a dedicated sales team across the Benelux region.

In this strategic leadership position you combine operational excellence with longterm vision ensuring that customers choose Alfa Lavals solutions for their reliability innovation and contribution to a more sustainable maritime world.

About the job

As Service Sales Manager in the Benelux Sales Company you will drive growth and business success across the Ocean division. You will lead and develop a team ofAccount Managers and Inside Sales Engineers(8) ensuring customers choose our products and services while securing profitability for Alfa Laval.

The role requires travel within Benelux to meet with the team and customers. The position is based in Breda the Netherlands.

Key tasks

• Lead mentor and develop the sales team to achieve division sales and profitability targets.

• Drive process improvements and ensure effective use of tools systems and resources to deliver excellence in the marine sales process.

• Conduct market and customer analysis to define business potential and opportunities.

• Create sales and business plans including forecasting for the marine service business.

• Act as the primary contact for the Central Business Unit service sales organization.

• Proactively drive sales of products (based on installed base) parts upgrades replacements and services including participation in key customer meetings.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers partners and industry bodies.

Who you are

You are a people-oriented leader who empowers others with clarity support and accountability. With strong networking and influencing skills you create impact across the organization and beyond.

Agile and confident in ambiguity you stay methodical detail-oriented and organized. You lead teams effectively both locally and remotely fostering a high-performing inclusive culture. Customer-focused and proactive you solve daily operational challenges with initiative.

Above all you are a collaborative team player capable of managingaccount managerand inside sales engineers with a strong commitment to sustainability.

Your experience & skills

• Proven record of achieving sales targets and leading teams successfully in a B2B environment

• Fluently in both Dutch and English with strong written and verbal skills

• High digital competence including Microsoft Office and modern collaboration tools.

• Knowledge of the marine industry including equipment is an advantage.

What we offer

At Alfa Laval we clearly consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family background skills and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The starting base salary for this role is typically 70.278/year.

• An attractive salary in line with your experience

• A fixed 13th-month salary and a variable bonus of up to 20%

• 25 vacation days 8 additional leave days (full-time)

• Company car laptop and phone

• Hybrid working with at least 3 days in the office for optimal collaboration

• Ample training and development opportunities

• Participation in sports and social activities from healthy weeks to company events

Sounds interesting Then apply now!

For further information please contact

• Gijs van der Post Talent Acquisition Partner

• David van Luijtelaar Division Manager Ocean Benelux

Please note that due to data protection regulations (GDPR) we cannot accept applications via email.

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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