Benelux Cement Growth Commercial Lead

Confidential; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a leading international company in the cement industry, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to drive and strengthen its commercial activities across the Benelux region. The role focuses on sales growth, new business development and building strategic partnerships with key accounts.

You will coordinate between commercial, operational and financial teams, manage tenders and pricing discussions, and provide market insights to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, International Trade or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience within the cement industry is required.
• Strong experience in cement sales, international trade, commercial management and/or business development.
• Knowledge of the Benelux market and an established commercial network within the region is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to achieve sales and profitability targets across the Benelux region.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, customers and strategic partnerships to strengthen market presence.
• Manage and further develop relationships with existing customers and key accounts for long-term partnerships.
• Lead commercial negotiations regarding pricing, contractual terms and key business conditions.
• Take an active role in tender processes and strategic customer negotiations.
• Monitor market dynamics, customer needs and pricing developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare sales forecasts, market analyses and commercial performance insights for strategic decisions.
• Coordinate between commercial, operational and financial functions to support continuity and efficiency.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, International Trade

Job description

Confidential, a leading international company in the cement industry, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to drive and strengthen its commercial activities across the Benelux region. The role focuses on sales growth, new business development and building strategic partnerships with key accounts.

You will coordinate between commercial, operational and financial teams, manage tenders and pricing discussions, and provide market insights to support strategic decisions.