Sales executive

AQ nv; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with charging card

Mobile phone

Laptop

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Job summary

AQ nv is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to expand our filtration business across Europe from offices in Antwerp and Rotterdam. You will cultivate long-term relationships with international clients and translate services into tangible value, while identifying new opportunities and working closely with the CCO.

Travel internationally as needed to grow markets. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in a commercial role in tank storage, maritime, surveyor or chemical industries, fluent in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, maritime or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar commercial role within tank storage, maritime, surveyor or chemical industry sectors.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of other European languages is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; results-oriented with negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and execute a sales strategy in cooperation with the CCO.
• Prospect new customers via cold calling, email and networking; follow up on inquiries.
• Build and maintain a high-quality customer portfolio across Europe in targeted industries.
• Visit customers domestically and internationally to present services.
• Collaborate with operational teams to translate customer needs into proposals.

Skills

Dutch

English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in commercial, maritime or related field

Tools

CRM system

Job description

For our filtration division (AQ Martest), we are looking for an experiencedSales Executiveto support and further develop our growth across the European market.

The position is based from our offices inAntwerpandEuropoort Rotterdam. From these locations, you will further expand our commercial activities throughout Europe with a strong focus on developing new growth markets.

As aSales Executive, you will drive the expansion of our filtration business across Europe. You will strengthen long-term relationships with international filtration clients, identify additional customer needs, and translate our filtration services into tangible added value. You will also identify new business opportunities, develop relationships with prospective customers, and work closely with colleagues and the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, you will maintain short communication lines with the management team.

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Key responsibilites

Business Development & Prospecting

• Independently develop and execute a sales strategy in cooperation with the CCO.
• Conduct cold prospecting through telephone, email, and networking activities to identify and approach new customers, while proactively following up on incoming inquiries.
• Build and maintain a high-quality customer portfolio focused on tank terminals, insurance companies, agencies, surveyors, shipowners, and the chemical industry.
• Systematically visit existing and prospective customers domestically and internationally to present our services.
• Actively participate in networking events, trade fairs, and industry gatherings.

Account Management

• Actively manage an assigned customer portfolio as an Account Manager.
• Maintain and strengthen existing customer relationships through proactive engagement and follow-up.
• Manage and further develop international filtration accounts through structured follow-up, service-oriented advice, and the identification of additional business opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial questions and opportunities.
• Translate customer needs into practical solutions and proposals in collaboration with operational teams.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with the CCO to develop and implement commercial strategies.
• Regularly coordinate with operational and administrative departments to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights during strategic meetings.

Administration & Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on commercial activities, sales pipeline, and business results.
• Maintain and follow up on inquiries, leads, and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Analyze sales figures and performance metrics.
• Prepare customer visit reports.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, maritime or related field, or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar commercial role within the tank storage, maritime, surveyor or chemical industry sectors.
• Strong affinity with the oil & gas and chemical services industries.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Results-oriented, proactive and driven by targets.
• Strong commercial insight and negotiation skills.
• Experience in cold calling, prospecting and developing new markets.
• Strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Structured and independent working style with attention to detail.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of other European languages is considered an asset.
• Strong drive to generate new business opportunities and close deals.
• Hands-on mentality and perseverance.
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to quickly build trust with customers and colleagues.
• Flexible and willing to travel internationally.

What we offer

• A challenging role in a dynamic international environment with short communication lines and an open company culture.
• Plenty of room for initiative, ownership and both professional and personal development.
• A competitive salary package including fringe benefits such as a company car with charging card, mobile phone, laptop, meal vouchers and hospitalization insurance.
• A warm, supportive workplace with a close-knit team of colleagues.

ABOUT GROUP AQ

Group AQ is an international company in full expansion, specializing in services for the maritime, industrial and (petro)chemical sectors. With offices in Antwerp (BE), Rotterdam (NL) and Houston (US), we offer a wide range of specialized services:

Degassing services (AQ Degassing)

Rental services for STS and terminal equipment (AQ Rental)