Area Sales Manager - Aftermarket | BENELUX

Donaldson; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Hospitalization and group insurance

32 days vacation + leave days

Net allowance

Bike lease

Résumé du poste

Donaldson is seeking an Area Sales Manager to strengthen and grow aftermarket sales across BENELUX from Belgium. You will manage key accounts, expand distributor networks, and partner with Terrassa (Spain) and Leuven (Belgium) teams to deliver tailored filtration solutions.

The role requires regular travel within the region (about 50%), a engineering degree, and at least two years in technical B2B sales, with fluency in French, Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 2+ years in technical B2B industrial sales
• Self-motivated, hunter mindset with good time management
• Fluent in French, Dutch and English

Responsabilités

• Support and develop aftermarket sales in BENELUX with distributors, OEMs, and key accounts
• Conduct regular customer visits, including overnight travels within the region
• Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams in Terrassa and Leuven to develop tailored solutions for customers
• Connect with new potential clients while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones
• Contribute to regional plans aligned with broader team goals
• Work very closely with distributors to support their growth and ensure a positive customer experience

Description du poste

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Join a respected company in filtration solutions, where you'll support key customer relationships and contribute to business growth in the BENELUX region.

The Area Sales Manager works closely with our inbound sales organization in Terrassa (Spain) and cross-functional teams in Leuven (Belgium), in partnership with regional sales representatives and aftermarket managers.

This position focuses on maintaining strong relationships and expanding business within various customer segments, including OEMs, resellers, distributors, and large end-users.

The selected candidate will be based in Belgium.

What We Offer

• Enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including a company car, hospitalization and group insurance, 20 vacation days plus 12 additional leave days (32 days in total), a net allowance, and the option to lease a bike.
• Be part of a vibrant workplace culture with plenty of social events throughout the year: from summer BBQs and family days with great food and drinks to quiz nights, charity pancake events, and sporting activities such as our annual volleyball tournament and the C-Valley Run. And that's just the beginning!

Role Responsibilities

• Support and develop aftermarket sales in BENELUX with a focus on development of authorized distributors, OEMs, and key accounts.
• Conduct regular customer visits, including several overnight travels within the region.
• Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams in Terrassa and Leuven to develop tailored solutions for customers.
• Connect with new potential clients while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones.
• Contribute to regional plans aligned with broader team goals.
• Work very closely with distributors to support their growth and ensure a positive customer experience.

Travel: about 50% (20 visits per month)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in technical sales within B2B industrial environments.
• Self-motivated, quick thinker and hunter with the ability to manage time and tasks with care and reliability.
• Fluent in French, Dutch and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial air filtration, aftermarket sales or similar fields.
• Experience working with indirect sales channels and distributor partnerships.
• Familiarity with customer-specific applications and consultative sales approaches.

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