Head of Sales & Operations – Enterprise IT Infrastructure

Network Republic; Haarlem; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Uncapped commission

Travel allowance

Laptop provided

Autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom

Direct access to executive leadership

Opportunity to build and shape team

Job summary

Network Republic is seeking an experienced Head of Sales & Operations to lead the European Sales & Operations team and drive growth across enterprise IT infrastructure. You will shape the European commercial strategy, recruit and develop top sales talent, and manage high‑value international transactions with close executive collaboration in Europe and the US.

You will build and scale a high‑performing European sales organization, strengthen customer and supplier relationships, and identify new

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of commercial experience within enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• A strong international network within enterprise IT.
• Experience with high‑value international transactions.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑moving, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the European Sales & Operations team.
• Coach and motivate sales professionals.
• Recruit and build a strong team of enterprise IT sales professionals.
• Develop and execute the European commercial strategy.
• Grow revenue, profitability and the European customer base.
• Build strategic customer and supplier relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities across Europe.
• Improve cooperation between Sales, Purchasing, Logistics and Operations.
• Manage high‑value international transactions.

Skills

Enterprise IT sales

Leadership

Team development

International sales

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Head of Sales & Operations – Enterprise IT Infrastructure

Help build the future of Network Republic Europe

Network Republic is an independent international supplier of enterprise IT infrastructure. From our offices in the Netherlands and the US, we source and supply networking, server, storage and data center hardware to resellers, service providers, cloud providers and enterprises worldwide.

Because we are independent from manufacturers and traditional distribution channels, we have access to global inventory and sourcing opportunities. This gives us the flexibility to find creative solutions for customers and solve complex supply chain challenges.

As our European business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Head of Sales & Operations to help take the business to the next level.

The role:

This is much more than a traditional Sales Manager position.

You will lead the commercial and operational activities of Network Republic Europe and work closely with the management team in both Europe and the United States.

Your focus will be on growing the business, developing the existing team, improving processes and building a strong European sales organization. You will also play an active role in recruiting experienced sales professionals and developing strategic customer and supplier relationships.

It's a hands‑on leadership role with plenty of room to make your mark.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop the European Sales & Operations team.
• Coach, motivate and develop existing sales professionals.
• Recruit and build a strong team of experienced enterprise IT sales professionals.
• Develop and execute the European commercial strategy.
• Grow revenue, profitability and the European customer base.
• Build and maintain strategic customer and supplier relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities across Europe.
• Improve cooperation between Sales, Purchasing, Logistics and Operations.
• Manage high‑value international transactions.
• Work closely with executive leadership in Europe and the US.
• Help shape the future structure and growth of Network Republic Europe.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who knows the enterprise IT infrastructure market and has a strong commercial track record.

Your background could be in areas such as:

• Enterprise IT hardware brokerage
• IT hardware remarketing
• Third Party Maintenance (TPM)
• International IT hardware trading
• Circular IT / IT asset recovery

You understand technologies and ecosystems around brands such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE, Dell, NetApp, NVIDIA, Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks.

You bring:

• At least 8 years of commercial experience within enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• A strong international network within enterprise IT.
• Experience with high‑value international transactions.
• Strong commercial and entrepreneurial instincts.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• The ability to work independently in a fast‑moving, international environment.

Important: experience in traditional VARs, distributors or manufacturer channel sales alone is unlikely to be enough. We are specifically looking for someone with experience in the international enterprise IT hardware, brokerage, trading or remarketing market.

What we offer:

• Excellent salary.
• Uncapped commission.
• Team override commission based on your team's performance.
• Travel and mobile phone allowance.
• Laptop where required.
• A high degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom.
• Direct access to executive leadership.
• The opportunity to build and shape your own team and organization.

Why Network Republic?

This is an opportunity for someone who doesn't just want to manage an existing business, but wants to help build one.

You'll work in an entrepreneurial environment where decisions are made quickly, bureaucracy is limited and good ideas can actually become reality.

You will have the freedom to develop the European business in your own way, while working closely with an international management team and having access to global sourcing opportunities.

If you have the experience, network and ambition to help build the next phase of Network Republic Europe, we'd like to hear from you.