Sales Area Manager

W.R. Grace & Co.; Antwerpen; Vor Ort; EUR 85.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mobile phone

Laptop computer

Company car

Group Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Grace is seeking a Sales Area Manager MT - BeNeLux to lead commercial strategy across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Based in Antwerp, you will drive revenue, profitability and market share for Engineered Materials, coordinating with Technical Customer Service, Marketing, and regional leadership to deliver exceptional value.

You will develop territory plans, manage key accounts, and expand opportunities while aligning with regional growth objectives and Salesforce-driven forecasting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Proven track record in B2B sales.
• Proven track record of delivering profitable growth and managing strategic customer relationships.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM or equivalent customer relationship management tools and MS Office suite.
• Fluency in English; Dutch strongly preferred and French desirable.
• Valid driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute annual business plans aligned with regional and global growth objectives.
• Deliver revenue, margin, pricing, and forecast targets across the BeNeLux market.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities while building a robust pipeline of strategic prospects.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and pricing dynamics to identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Champion value-based selling and pricing excellence to maximize profitability.
• Lead strategic account planning and customer growth initiatives for key accounts.
• Collaborate with technical, marketing, and commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Expand business through new applications, market segments, and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and opportunity management through Salesforce CRM.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows while ensuring compliance with company safety and business standards.

Kenntnisse

B2B sales

Salesforce CRM

MS Office

English fluency

Dutch preferred

French desirable

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Business Administration, Economics or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

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Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Sales Area Manager BeNeLux to join our Materials Technologies team! This role reports to Sales Director West, Central & Northern Europe located at Antwerp, Belgium.

The Sales Area Manager, MT - BeNeLux is responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg for the full range of Engineered Materials products and solutions. This role drives profitable revenue growth, expands market share, develops strategic customer relationships, and identifies new business opportunities throughout the region.

As the primary commercial representative for Grace in the BeNeLux market, the Sales Area Manager will develop and execute territory strategies, manage key accounts, and collaborate closely with Technical Customer Service, Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and regional leadership teams to deliver exceptional customer value and sustainable business growth. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen, relationship-building skills, and market insight to strengthen Grace's position as a preferred partner across key industries and customer segments.

• Develop and execute annual business plans aligned with regional and global growth objectives.
• Deliver revenue, margin, pricing, and forecast targets across the BeNeLux market.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities while building a robust pipeline of strategic prospects.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and pricing dynamics to identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Champion value-based selling and pricing excellence to maximize profitability.
• Lead strategic account planning and customer growth initiatives for key accounts.
• Collaborate with technical, marketing, and commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Expand business through new applications, market segments, and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and opportunity management through Salesforce CRM.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows while ensuring compliance with company safety and business standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Business Administration, Economics, or in a related discipline.
• Proven track record in B2B sales.
• Experience within chemicals, specialty materials, engineered materials, industrial solutions, or related industries is a plus.
• Proven track record of delivering profitable growth and managing strategic customer relationships.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM or equivalent customer relationship management tools and MS Office suite.
• Fluency in English required; Dutch strongly preferred and French highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to identify growth opportunities and deliver profitable results.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and international teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory, sustainability, quality, and compliance considerations within industrial or B2B environments.
• Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and adaptable, with a hands‑on approach to business development.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the BeNeLux region.
• Work in respectful environment in a team of professionals.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Business equipment: mobile phone, laptop computer and company car
• Group Insurance