Benelux Sales & Growth Leader: Strategy & Partnerships

Norsk Hydro

Landen

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Hydro Building Systems Belgium N.V. in Landen, Belgium is seeking a Sales Director Benelux to shape the next chapter of our business.

You will lead commercial strategy, align with the Managing Director, and translate market opportunities into sustainable results. The role requires a commercially driven leader who thrives close to customers, travels regularly within the Benelux, and builds a high-performing team.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree in commercial or technical field.
At least 5 year of leadership and professional experience in a comparable position.
Proven track record in sales leadership and business development, preferably within the building, construction or building envelope industry.
Experience in leading, developing and motivating high-performing sales teams.
Strong commercial acumen with budget, forecasting and sales performance management.
The ability to operate at management and executive level, while staying close to customers and the market.
Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
Customer and market orientation with a focus on sustainable business results.
Entrepreneurial mindset: own opportunities and turn ideas into action.
Structured, independent working style; ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

Shape and execute the commercial strategy for the Benelux market in alignment with the Managing Director and Hydro Building Systems strategy.
Take full commercial responsibility for the region, including sales, budget, forecasts and KPIs (Volume, Revenue, Margin, EBIT).
Identify and develop new business opportunities, markets and partnerships for sustainable growth.
Strengthen, maintain and expand relationships with key customers, fabricators, building influencers, investors and partners.
Lead strategic negotiations and develop long-term commercial partnerships.
Build and maintain a strong sales and project pipeline with a balance of short-term results and long-term growth.
Lead and develop a high-performing commercial team with clarity and accountability.
Drive Commercial Excellence and continuously improve sales processes and customer engagement.
Use market and competitive intelligence to identify trends and translate into actions.
Develop Hydro Building Systems’ presence in the Benelux through customer engagement, networks and events.