Area Sales Manager Netherlands South

KUKA; Barendrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

KUKA is seeking a skilled sales professional to join their team in Barendrecht, Netherlands. The role focuses on selling robotics solutions and requires proven experience in industrial automation sales. Responsibilities include managing customer accounts, developing relationships, and driving sales strategies primarily in manufacturing and logistics sectors. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential, along with the ability to travel within the southern Netherlands. KUKA offers a supportive culture that promotes diversity and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Proven track record selling industrial automation solutions to enterprise clients.
• Familiarity with sensors, motion control, and robotic software platforms.
• Experience managing full sales cycles from prospecting to contract negotiation.
• Established relationships within manufacturing and logistics sectors.
• Ability to travel to customer sites predominantly in the south of the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Contact assigned customer accounts to sell company products.
• Develop and implement a relationship management plan for potential customers.
• Set clear objectives for each sales call or meeting.
• Develop a personal network and represent the organization at trade shows.
• Collaborate internally to build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Robotics sales experience

Technical understanding of robotics

B2B enterprise sales leadership

Industry network

Dutch and English language skills

Job description

Discover your impact with KUKA

KUKA offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA.

Responsibilities

• Contact assigned customer accounts or prospects to sell company products within a designated geography or industry, focusing on meeting personal sales targets, new business development, maintaining customer relationships, and troubleshooting specific customer problems.
• Develop and implement a relationship management plan for potential customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision‑makers and influencers within the customer organization and enable effective two‑way flow of information and resolution of issues.
• Set clear objectives for each sales call or meeting; tailor standard materials to make presentations to decision‑makers and influencers and ask relevant questions to gather information to evaluate the customer's level of interest and identify areas requiring further information or explanation.
• Develop a personal network within the sales territory and represent the organization at trade shows and other events to identify sales opportunities, promote the organization, and enhance its reputation.
• Use personal expertise to identify the complex standard products and/or services offered by the organization that meet the customer's needs.
• Collaborate internally and work as the customer champion in cross‑functional teams to build strong external customer relationships.

Application Requirements

• Robotics sales experience – proven track record selling industrial automation, autonomous systems, or advanced mechatronics solutions to enterprise or manufacturing clients.
• Technical understanding of robotics – familiarity with sensors, motion control, AI/ML integration, robotic arms, AMRs/AGVs, or automation software platforms; able to translate technical capabilities into business value.
• B2B enterprise sales leadership – experience managing full sales cycles, from prospecting to contract negotiation.
• Industry network – established relationships within manufacturing, logistics, automotive, aerospace, or other automation‑heavy sectors.
• Dutch and English language skills.
• Able to travel to customer sites predominantly in the south of the Netherlands.

Our promise to you

Our culture is deeply rooted in our passion to make robotics and automatic solutions accessible and easy to use. The result is easier and safer lives for people around the world. Diversity is the beating heart of our company, and we appreciate every bright and bold brainiac. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, fostering an environment where inspiration, expertise, and personal growth can flourish. Our collective goal is to achieve greatness and ignite innovative, positive change – not only within the automation industry but also beyond its boundaries. In return, we prioritize creating a supportive, empowering, and caring environment for all.

Perks And Benefits

As part of our commitment to the well‑being of our employees, we offer a range of comprehensive perks and benefits. From competitive salary packages and flexible work schedules to professional development opportunities, we aim to provide a holistic approach to employee satisfaction. Our goal is to create a workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired to contribute their best.

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement

KUKA is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration – a decision‑making process that pays no heed to origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religious or political beliefs. We create an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with KUKA could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.

We´re looking forward to receiving your application!