Sales Account Manager

Sulzer; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer in Belgium is seeking an Account Manager to grow our Benelux water and wastewater market. You will strengthen customer relationships, deliver tailored technical solutions, and manage proposals and quotations to support commercial success.

You will travel within Flanders, combine commercial drive with technical affinity, and collaborate across internal teams to ensure high‑quality customer service and outcomes aligned with Sulzer’s values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in sales or service within rotating machinery or industrial environments.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the customer base by nurturing existing relationships and acquiring new customers.
• Meet sales and order intake targets in line with market expectations and business objectives.
• Provide accurate technical advice and select the right products for applications within your region.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and pricing decisions to support successful commercial outcomes.
• Maintain CRM data (Salesforce) and participate in customer meetings and training.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant technical field

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join our dynamic Benelux Sales team. In this key commercial role, you will help drive growth within the water and wastewater market in Flanders, strengthening customer relationships and delivering tailored technical solutions across our rotating equipment portfolio.

If you combine strong commercial instincts with technical affinity and enjoy working closely with customers in an industrial and municipal environment, this role offers a chance to make a real impact at Sulzer.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and grow the customer base by nurturing existing relationships and actively acquiring new customers.
• Meet sales and order‑intake targets in line with market expectations and business objectives.
• Provide accurate technical advice and select the right products for applications within your region.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and pricing decisions to support successful commercial outcomes.
• Conduct effective lead qualification in close collaboration with relevant internal teams.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for your customers and translate their needs clearly within the organization.
• Execute timely follow‑up of leads, pipelines, and quotations while maintaining accurate CRM data (Salesforce).
• Participate in customer meetings, internal order reviews, and relevant training programs.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments in line with Sulzer’s values, ensuring a consistent and high‑quality customer experience.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A bachelor’s or Masters degree in a relevant technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in sales or service within rotating machinery or a comparable industrial environment.
• A strong commercial mindset paired with a service‑oriented, optimistic, and proactive approach.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; French is an advantage.
• Good MS Office skills; experience with Salesforce is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel within Flanders to visit customers and partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and build trust with both internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer you:

• A collaborative, forward‑thinking environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and customer value.
• The opportunity to shape market presence in a strategically important region.
• Broad opportunities for professional development within a global, innovative organization.
• A role where your technical insight and commercial drive directly contribute to Sulzer’s success.

What we offer you

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.