Are you an entrepreneurial minded individual with a desire to join a rapidly expanding international business Do you have a passion for Technical Sales and Industrial Automation Our client, a fast growing industrial computer company, is looking for a Sales Director to join their team in The Hague, Netherlands. Are you ready to be a part of something big Let s get in touch!
Main responsibilities - Responsible for development and implementation of Sales strategic plan for EU in cooperation with the US office and achieving the sales targets
- Manage overall sales process, set appropriate metrics for sales funnel management and demonstrate strong understanding of CRM use and best practices
- Involvement in recruitment and selection process help establish sales team hiring plan and be involved in hiring to maximize growth
- Utilizing resources on the US Sales team for maximum effectiveness and international cross border selling
- Coach and mentor the Sales Team using a solid sales methodology. Demonstrate a clear track record of closing new business and growing existing business
- Ensure team accountability to goal setting and hitting goal and provide performance evaluations with an eye to improve team member output
- Maintain key customer relationships as well as develop and implement strategies for expanding revenue and profitability.
Requirements - Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in a technical and or commercial environment
- Technical background, preferably in computer hardware, is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to drive and execute outbound sales strategies
- Minimum of 7 years sales experience in comparable industry (embedded industrial automation), with prior leadership and supervisory of direct reports experience
- Fluency in Dutch and English required. Ability to speak other languages is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage at both the operational and strategic levels
- Outstanding consultative selling abilities and excellent interpersonal skills with executive level customers and partners
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to nurture a results driven, team oriented environment
- Experience with a specific sales methodology and sales funnel management
- Experience in choosing, deploying and using marketing and sales tools
- Excellent knowledge and experience in utilizing CRM and of best practices. Ready for this new challenge Apply now and let s get in touch! Octagon Professionals International is a full service recruitment and HR services firm with 30 years of experience in the European and international market. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multi national team provide flexible solutions customized to individual client needs. sales, it, technology, computer, computer hardware, the hague, english, dutch, CRM, director, sales metrics, sales plan, sales methodology, manager, management, sales manager, sales director
