Outside Sales Representative

Chemelex; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

8% holiday allowance

13th month

27 days annual leave + 6 ADV days

Pension plan (3.5% employee)

Job summary

Chemelex in the Netherlands seeks a proactive field-sales professional to grow indirect business in the Dutch industrial and commercial building markets. You will develop business through distributors, wholesalers and end customers, visiting sites and maintaining strong relationships across the channel.

You will contribute to the Benelux sales strategy, own your territory, and drive profitable growth with a technical mindset and strong communication in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a commercial or technical field.
• 3–5 years of B2B sales experience in a technical market.
• Experience with distributors, contractors, installers or OEM customers is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch; professional English communication.
• French language is an advantage.
• Willing to travel regularly throughout the Netherlands and hold a valid driving licence.
• Able to understand technical products and explain their value clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop existing customers and identify new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with distributors, contractors, installers and OEM customers.
• Visit customers throughout the Netherlands to understand their projects and needs.
• Promote Chemelex products across industrial and commercial building markets.
• Work with distributors on visits, sales activities and product training.
• Manage opportunities from first contact through quotation, negotiation and closing.
• Deliver sales, margin and growth targets for the assigned portfolio.
• Maintain customer activity and forecasts in the CRM system.
• Develop account plans for priority partners and customers.
• Monitor market developments and competitor activity.

Skills

B2B sales

Dutch language

English communication

CRM experience

Salesforce

French language (adv)

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commercial or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Job description

What you will experience in this position:

This is a technical and commercial field-sales role focused on growing Chemelex’s indirect business in the Dutch Industrial and Commercial Building markets. You will develop business through distributors, wholesalers and customers who buy directly while building relationships with contractors, installers and OEM customers. Through frequent customer visits and joint activities with channel partners, you will identify new opportunities, expand market coverage and promote suitable Chemelex products and solutions. By contributing to the Benelux sales strategy and taking ownership of your assigned customers and territory, you will deliver sustainable and profitable growth for Chemelex.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop existing customers and identify new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with distributors, contractors, installers and OEM customers.
• Visit customers throughout the Netherlands and understand their projects, applications and commercial needs.
• Promote Chemelex products and solutions across the industrial and commercial building markets.
• Work with distributors on customer visits, sales activities and product training.
• Manage opportunities from first customer contact through quotation, negotiation and closing.
• Deliver agreed sales, margin and growth targets for the assigned customer portfolio and territory.
• Use available sales and POS data to identify end customers, applications and growth opportunities.
• Promote the complete Chemelex product range and identify relevant cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintain an accurate overview of customer activities, opportunities and sales forecasts in the CRM system.
• Develop and execute account plans for priority partners and customers.
• Monitor market developments, customer needs and competitor activity.
• Work closely with technical and commercial colleagues to provide customers with the right solution.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s level in a commercial or technical field, or an equivalent level gained through relevant experience.
• Approximately 3-5 years of B2B sales experience in a technical market.
• Experience in electrical products, industrial solutions, HVAC, building technology or technical distribution is preferred.
• Experience working with distributors, contractors, installers or OEM customers is an advantage.
• Commercially driven and comfortable developing new business.
• Able to understand technical products and explain their value clearly to customers.
• Independent, structured and comfortable managing a sales territory.
• Fluent in Dutch and able to communicate professionally in English.
• The ability to speak and write French is an advantage.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel; experience with Salesforce or another CRM system is preferred.
• Willing to travel regularly throughout the Netherlands and holds a valid driving licence.

Preferred experience:

• Basic knowledge of electrical heat tracing or low-voltage electrical power distribution.
• Knowledge of technical distribution, industrial electrical products, HVAC, building technology or related markets.

Working arrangements:

• This is a home-based field-sales position with regular travel throughout the Netherlands.
• The role requires frequent customer visits and occasional presence at Chemelex offices, customer locations, project sites and internal meetings.
• Approximately 50% travel may be required, primarily within the Netherlands.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary plus a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)
• 8% holiday allowance
• 13th month
• Company car
• 27 days of annual leave plus 6 ADV (working-time reduction) days per year for full-time employees
• Pension plan with an employee contribution of 3.5%
• Access to collective health insurance
• Employer-paid WIA and WIA accident insurance
• Worldwide business travel assistance
• Sports contribution of up to €25 net per month
• Tablet, phone, printer