Spare Parts Sales and Marketing Manager

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Spare Parts Sales and Marketing Manager, Düsseldorf

Client: Cross Border Recruitment

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

Job Category: Not specified

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6e6a8f181e59

Job Views: 2

Posted: 27.04.2025

Expiry Date: 11.06.2025

Job Description:

A growing Japanese machinery company in the Netherlands is currently recruiting a Spare Parts Sales and Marketing Manager for their office in Almere. This role focuses on promoting their fast-growing excavator aftermarket parts business.

The successful candidate will develop the spare parts business, support dealer after-sales capabilities, and lead a team to ensure high service quality and client satisfaction, aiming for profitable, cost-efficient operations.

The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of spare parts sales and marketing, with management experience in the machinery industry or a related field. Knowledge of Japanese culture and language skills would be advantageous.

Type: Permanent, full-time

Working hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: Based on experience

Start: ASAP

Location: Almere, the Netherlands

Visa support: Not provided by the company

Responsibilities include:

• Set and propose annual parts sales targets and action plans by region.
• Lead and motivate regional sales representatives.
• Analyze market prices and stay competitive.
• Promote local parts sourcing.
• Develop sales and marketing strategies using analysis methods.
• Evaluate performance with KPIs and report periodically.
• Manage accounts receivable.
• Improve work processes through systematization.
• Collaborate with marketing, dealers, suppliers, and other departments to optimize sales and resolve issues.
• Manage inventory levels and make recommendations for optimization.

Required skills:

• Finished HTS/University level education in Mechanical, Civil Engineering, IT, Data Science, or HBO/HEAO in Marketing or Business Administration.
• At least 10+ years of experience in machinery or automotive parts sales, marketing, inventory management, or customer support.
• 3+ years of team leadership experience.
• Global perspective and storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in SAP is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills across cultures.
• Deep understanding of Incoterms and logistics processes.
• Willingness to travel within Europe.
• Near-native English proficiency; knowledge of German, French, or Italian is advantageous.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands, as visa support is not provided.