European Sales Leader: Growth Strategy & High-Impact Team Builder

Beacon Executive; Duiven; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alicat Scientific Europe is seeking a technically accomplished Head of Sales Europe to design and execute the European commercial plan, lead a diverse team, and accelerate sustainable growth across markets. The role reports to the General Manager and sits on the Europe Leadership Team.

You will own market prioritisation, channels, strategic accounts, and revenue performance while maintaining pricing discipline and strong forecast accuracy. A hands-on, entrepreneurial leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed MSc in a technical field (Chem Eng, Physics, Chemistry or related).
• At least 10 years of people-management and commercial leadership experience.
• Proven B2B technical sales across multiple European countries.
• Track record of tangible commercial growth and coaching teams.
• Experience with direct and indirect sales models including distributors.
• Able to engage with engineers and technical buyers; instrumentation knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with multicultural teams and collaborative leadership.
• Fluent English; German and Dutch are advantageous.
• Willingness to be present at Duiven office weekly and travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an evidence-based European commercial strategy.
• Own European sales performance with revenue growth and forecasting.
• Develop existing customers and win new accounts with industrial/tech clients.
• Optimize direct and indirect sales via distributors across Europe.
• Coach two team leaders and support recruitment and growth.
• Foster collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and US team.
• Improve CRM discipline and forecast accuracy.

Skills

Technical leadership

People management

B2B sales

Cross-functional collaboration

Multicultural teams

Fluent English

Education

MSc in Chemical Engineering / Physics / Chemistry or related

Tools

CRM systems

Sales forecasting tools

Job description

Alicat Scientific Europe is seeking a technically accomplished Head of Sales Europe to design and execute the European commercial plan, lead a diverse team, and accelerate sustainable growth across markets. The role reports to the General Manager and sits on the Europe Leadership Team.

You will own market prioritisation, channels, strategic accounts, and revenue performance while maintaining pricing discipline and strong forecast accuracy. A hands-on, entrepreneurial leader is essential.