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Sales Manager - Machines

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This role focuses on growing international sales by identifying new business opportunities, building customer relationships, and managing the sales pipeline within technical industries. It combines frequent international travel, consultative selling, and close collaboration with internal teams to drive market growth and achieve commercial targets.

Added 15/09/2026

  • Strong international sales experience and a passion for developing new markets.
  • Technical mindset with a proven ability to build relationships and win business.

About Our Client

A global manufacturer of advanced CNC steel processing machinery, software, and services, serving customers worldwide. It is a well-established, family-owned, international company with a strong focus on innovation, international growth, quality, and long-term customer partnerships.

Job Description

  • Identify and develop new international business opportunities and expand the customer base.
  • Build strong customer relationships through regular visits, meetings, and consultative selling.
  • Understand customer needs and translate them into commercial opportunities.
  • Manage the sales pipeline, forecasts, and CRM data to achieve sales targets.
  • Monitor market trends, competition, and technological developments.
  • Collaborate with Business Development, Marketing, and Product Management to drive growth and execute market strategies.



The Successful Applicant

  • HBO-level education, preferably in a commercial or technical field.
  • Proven sales experience; industry experience is an advantage.
  • Strong affinity with technology and technical products.
  • Commercially driven with confidence in prospecting, pitching, and closing deals.
  • Self-starter with a high level of ownership and accountability.
  • Willing and able to travel internationally on a regular basis.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures.
  • Proactive, market-focused, and keen to stay informed about industry developments.
  • Able to understand customer needs and translate them into sales opportunities.
  • Strong organizational skills with experience managing pipelines, forecasts, and sales activities.
  • Fluent Dutch and English

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • 40 days of annual leave.
  • Flexible working hours and good work-life balance.
  • International sales role with significant autonomy and responsibility.
  • Freedom to shape markets, strategies, and customer approach.
  • Direct impact on business growth and market expansion.
  • Strong career development and advancement opportunities.
  • Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.
Contact
Annamaria Ivcenko
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7103935

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
Sales Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Enschede
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Annamaria Ivcenko
Job Reference
JN-092026-7103935