Sales Executive Filtration Services

Group AQ; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car with charging card

Mobile phone

Laptop

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Résumé du poste

Group AQ is seeking an experienced Sales Executive for its AQ Martest division to expand its filtration services across Europe from Antwerp and Europoort Rotterdam. The role focuses on new business development, building long-term client relationships, and driving revenue growth with international customers in the chemical and oil & gas sectors.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in related commercial roles, fluency in Dutch and English, and a proven track record in prospecting, negotiations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, maritime or related field, or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in tank storage, maritime services, industrial services, surveying, chemicals, or related sectors.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation skills and results orientation.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a sales strategy in cooperation with the CCO.
• Conduct cold prospecting through telephone, email, and networking to identify and approach new customers.
• Build and manage an international customer portfolio focused on tank terminals, insurance companies, agencies, surveyors, shipowners, and the chemical industry.
• Translate customer needs into practical solutions and proposals in collaboration with operational teams.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on commercial activities, sales pipeline, and business results.

Connaissances

New business development

Account management

Cold prospecting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in commercial/maritime or related field

Outils

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Group AQ is a fast-growing international company specializing in services for the maritime, industrial, and (petro)chemical industries. With offices in Antwerp (Belgium), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Houston (USA), we provide a broad range of specialized services:

• Degassing services (AQ Degassing)
• Rental services for STS and terminal equipment (AQ Rental)

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

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

This role is primarily focused on new business development and market expansion. We are looking for a true hunter who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities, and building new customer relationships.

As a Sales 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.

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.

Your Profile

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a commercial, maritime or related field, or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in tank storage, maritime services, industrial services, surveying, chemicals, or related sectors is required. Candidates without relevant industry exposure will not be considered.
• 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.
• The successful candidate must be capable of understanding technical filtration solutions and translating customer operational challenges into commercial opportunities.

Personal Qualities

• 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.

Join an environment where commitment and initiative go hand in hand with a supportive team spirit and a culture of collaboration.