Project Manager

Norsk Hydro; Kuiksche Heide; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Mobile phone

Job summary

Hydro Building Systems Netherlands is seeking an enthusiastic Project Manager who will act as the commercial hunter in the project market. You will engage with contractors, developers and architects, identifying new construction projects and positioning SAPA as a preferred system partner.

You will manage the end-to-end commercial process from initial contact to tender and order, build a strong Dutch network, and collaborate with account managers and technical teams to translate market trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, economic, technical, construction, architectural or business-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant commercial experience, preferably in construction, façade, aluminium, building materials or a technical-commercial environment.
• Experience in project sales, business development or solution sales is a strong plus.
• Native-level Dutch and professional English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SAPA is specified and included in project specifications and tender documents.
• Position SAPA throughout the specification and decision-making process.
• Actively prospect and identify relevant construction projects at an early stage.
• Qualify and prioritise projects and translate them into a commercial pipeline.
• Follow up commercial opportunities from initial contact through to tender and order.
• Build and maintain sustainable relationships with customers and decision-makers at different levels.
• Build and maintain a strong network within the Dutch construction industry.
• Visit contractors, developers, architects, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Work closely with Account Managers and technical teams to further develop projects.
• Monitor market developments and project trends and translate them into commercial opportunities.
• Take ownership of commercial results and proactively take corrective action where needed.

Skills

Dutch market knowledge

English communication

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Pipeline management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in commercial/technical field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sapa is one of the leading suppliers of aluminium windows, doors and façade systems in Europe. We are owned by the Norwegian group Hydro, which is present within all market segments for aluminium, with sales and trading activities throughout the entire value chain. Hydro is the only 360° company in the global aluminium industry, with operations in 40 countries all over the world. By combining local expertise, worldwide reach and unmatched capabilities in R&D, our 35,000 employees create innovative aluminium solutions throughout the value chain.

Project Manager

ABOUT HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS NETHERLANDS

Hydro Building Systems Netherlands is part of Hydro, a leading international company in aluminium and sustainable building solutions. Building on our expertise in aluminium, we develop and supply innovative solutions for the construction industry, with a strong focus on quality, sustainability and future-oriented technology.

To support the continued growth of SAPA in the Netherlands, Hydro Building Systems Netherlands is looking for an enthusiastic and commercially driven Project Manager.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As Project Manager, you will be the commercial hunter within the project market. You will actively engage with the market, identify new construction projects and build relationships with contractors, developers, architects, consultants and other key stakeholders.

You will identify projects at an early stage, map the relevant decision-makers and position SAPA as a relevant system and solutions partner.

Your key responsibilities:

• Ensure that SAPA is specified and included in project specifications and tender documents.
• Position SAPA throughout the specification and decision-making process.
• Actively prospect and identify relevant construction projects at an early stage.
• Qualify and prioritise projects and translate them into a commercial pipeline;
• Follow up commercial opportunities from initial contact through to tender and order.
• Build and maintain sustainable relationships with customers and decision-makers at different levels.
• Build and maintain a strong network within the Dutch construction industry.
• Visit contractors, developers, architects, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Work closely with Account Managers and technical teams to further develop projects.
• Monitor market developments and project trends and translate them into commercial opportunities.
• Take ownership of commercial results and proactively take corrective action where needed.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, economic, technical, construction, architectural or business-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant commercial experience, preferably in construction, façade, aluminium, building materials or a technical-commercial environment.
• Experience in project sales, business development or solution sales is a strong plus.
• An existing network among contractors, developers, architects or other relevant players in the Dutch construction industry.
• Affinity with technology and sustainable construction.
• Strong commercial, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and self-motivated.
• Strong in follow-up, planning and pipeline management.
• Willing to visit stakeholders and prospects throughout the Netherlands.
• Native-level Dutch and professional English.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and expertise.
• Attractive commercial bonus.
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Company car in accordance with the applicable car policy.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Mobile phone and business-related telephone costs covered by the company.

READY TO HELP BUILD THE FUTURE WITH US?

Are you a true hunter who enjoys discovering new projects, making new connections and creating commercial opportunities? Do you have a strong network in the Dutch construction industry and want to contribute to the continued growth of SAPA?

Then we would be happy to hear from you.