Area Sales Manager - The Netherlands

RoboJob GmbH; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with uncapped

Company car, phone, laptop

Continuous training on robotics

Career growth opportunities

Cutting-edge automation projects

Job summary

RoboJob GmbH in the Netherlands is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover the Netherlands or a regional territory. You will sell advanced robotic automation systems for loading CNC turning and milling machines, engaging with industrial customers at all levels.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in B2B capital equipment sales, fluent Dutch and good English, and a hunter mindset. Travel and strong relationship-building across manufacturing sites are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B capital equipment sales experience.
• Experience in industrial automation, robotics, or CNC machinery.
• Consultative and value-based selling skills.
• Technical or business degree in Engineering/Mechatronics/Industrial Automation.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office, and sales analytics.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and hunt for new business opportunities within manufacturing sectors using CNC milling and turning machines.
• Close deals through a structured sales process and contract negotiations.
• Develop new markets by engaging plant managers and decision-makers.
• Conduct site visits, product demonstrations, and consultations to address customer pain points.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline with forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure project execution.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Entrepreneurial mindset

Organizational skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Industrial Automation degree

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Sales analytics

Job description

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Education Technical or commercial background (such as Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or something similar)

RoboJob is a global market leader in the automation and robotization of CNC machines. To date, RoboJob has installed over 2,000 robots worldwide. In addition to our headquarters in Belgium, we opened a Technology Center in Lehrensteinsfeld, Germany in 2020, and since 2021, we have had a presence in the USA.

Thanks to our talented and ambitious employees, RoboJob has all the expertise needed to continue its growth. To further build on our success in this sector, we are looking for an Area Sales Manager to cover the whole of the Netherlands or a specific region within the Netherlands (e.g. South or North).

Job summary

Are you a relentless sales engineer with a passion for high-value capital equipment? Do you thrive on identifying and closing new business in a competitive B2B environment? We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Sales Engineer to sell advanced robotic automation systems for loading CNC turning and milling machines. If you have a proven track record in solution-based selling, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to engage with industrial customers at all levels, we want to hear from you!

Profile

• You have relevant sales experience (capital goods) in an industrial environment (experience in the CNC sector is a plus);
• You are fluent in Dutch and can speak good English;
• You are entrepreneurial and possess strong organizational skills;
• Customer contact comes naturally to you; you are a smooth communicator and diplomatically inclined;
• You do not have a 9-to-5 mentality and are willing to go the extra mile to close a deal;
• You are easily approachable for internal colleagues and maintain continuous contact with external clients;
• Business travel is not an issue for you.

Key responsibilities

• Prospect & Hunt: Identify and qualify new business opportunities within manufacturing industries, targeting companies that use CNC milling and turning machines.
• Close Deals: Execute a structured sales process from discovery visits to deal closure, with a strong focus on securing contracts.
• Develop New Markets: Work aggressively to expand market share and establish relationships with key decision-makers, plant managers, production engineers, and business owners.
• Customer Engagement: Conduct site visits, product demonstrations, and consultations to understand customer pain points and propose tailored robotic automation solutions.
• Competitor Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends and competitors, leveraging insights to refine sales strategies.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a robust and constantly growing sales pipeline with precise forecasting and reporting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with technical teams, service engineers, and application specialists to ensure seamless project execution.

Who You Are

• A True Hunter: You live for the chase. You are energized by finding new clients, winning business, and expanding market share.
• Persistent & Tenacious: You don’t take "no" for an answer. You follow up relentlessly and find creative ways to overcome obstacles.
• Results-Oriented: Your motivation is hitting and exceeding sales targets - consistently.
• Technical & Business-Savvy: You understand manufacturing processes, automation, and how to financially justify capital investments to clients.
• Excellent Communicator & Negotiator: You can engage shop-floor operators as easily as you can convince C-level decision-makers.
• Self-Driven & Independent: You take ownership of your territory and drive results with minimal supervision.
• Highly Mobile: Willing to travel extensively to meet prospects, attend industry events, and close deals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 5+ years of successful sales experience in B2B capital equipment, industrial automation, robotics, or CNC machinery.
• Sales Technique: Strong background in consultative and value-based selling strategies.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience selling into manufacturing, metalworking, machinery, or automation industries.
• Education: Technical or business degree preferred (Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related fields).
• Software Skills: Proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office, and sales analytics.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure - earn as much as you sell!
• Company car, phone, laptop, and full support to maximize your success.
• Continuous training on the latest robotic automation technologies.
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding sector.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge automation projects transforming manufacturing.