Sales and Location Manager

TEXO Recruitment; Werkendam; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TEXO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sales & Location Manager for a senior leadership role based in Werkendam, Netherlands. You will be responsible for the commercial and operational performance of the location, driving growth and ensuring efficient day-to-day running.

You will develop new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and work with a global team to meet financial targets while leading a multidisciplinary team in a demanding subsea/mechanical environment.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial, sales or operational management experience.
• Proven business development and CRM experience.
• Experience managing budgets and financial targets.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and growth mindset.
• Experience in multi-function and multi-priority environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Experience in subsea, offshore, marine, or mechanical sectors.
• Experience in international sales and global organisations.
• Understanding of QHSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the Werkendam location.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support regional and international growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Lead local sales activities and support the development and implementation of commercial strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the location operates safely, efficiently and profitably.
• Manage resources, workforce planning and asset utilisation to maximise operational performance.
• Work closely with the global Subsea Mechanical Solutions team to support business objectives and project delivery.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets and profitability.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and operational delivery.
• Maintain compliance with company QHSE policies and procedures.
• Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team, including employees within direct and matrix reporting structures.
• Contribute to regional business development, market growth and wider divisional objectives.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Autonomous working

Job description

SECTOR: International Sales / Subsea Mechanical Solutions

About the Role

TEXO Recruitment is looking to speak with an experienced Sales & Location Manager for an exciting opportunity based in Werkendam, Netherlands.

This role combines commercial leadership with operational management, taking responsibility for the overall performance, growth and day-to-day running of the location.

Working closely with the VP of Subsea Mechanical Solutions and the wider global team, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, strengthening customer relationships and ensuring the effective management of local operations.

This is a senior leadership position requiring someone who can balance commercial growth, operational efficiency, financial performance and customer satisfaction while leading a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the Werkendam location.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support regional and international growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Lead local sales activities and support the development and implementation of commercial strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the location operates safely, efficiently and profitably.
• Manage resources, workforce planning and asset utilisation to maximise operational performance.
• Work closely with the global Subsea Mechanical Solutions team to support business objectives and project delivery.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets and profitability.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and operational delivery.
• Maintain compliance with company QHSE policies and procedures.
• Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team, including employees within direct and matrix reporting structures.
• Contribute to regional business development, market growth and wider divisional objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior commercial, sales or operational management role.
• Strong background in business development and customer relationship management.
• Experience managing operational performance, budgets and financial targets.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Experience managing multiple business functions and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Experience within the subsea, offshore, marine or mechanical engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of international sales and business development.
• Experience working within a global or multi-location organisation.
• Understanding of QHSE requirements and operational compliance.

Skills & Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Is commercially minded with a strong focus on business growth and profitability.
• Can confidently lead both sales and operational functions.
• Is proactive and comfortable working autonomously.
• Can build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Has strong leadership and people management skills.
• Can balance customer requirements with operational and financial objectives.
• Takes a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

What's on Offer

• Senior management opportunity with responsibility for an important European location.
• Opportunity to influence regional business growth and commercial strategy.
• Involvement in an international Subsea Mechanical Solutions business.
• Opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team and drive operational performance.