Sales Area Manager

Wabtec; Gelderland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a sales professional to manage existing accounts and expand the commercial network across international markets. You will design strategies with the management team, engage with engineering departments, and drive promotional actions to grow revenue in the electrical and power sectors.

You will travel frequently, handle CRM systems and market research, and collaborate with global teams to deliver results and customer value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering.
• 2–3 years of sales experience in electrical–electronic environments within industrial/power sectors.
• Experience managing customer relationships and opportunities in technical markets.
• Willingness to travel frequently internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve existing customers and improve account performance.
• Establish and manage current and future commercial distribution network.
• Identify new markets and customers via new commercial strategies with the management team.
• Record all commercial activities in Navision/Salesforce.
• Create and drive new actions for Technical Promotion and Sales with engineering departments.
• Visit international customers and participate in major industry trade fairs.
• Prepare the annual budget with the commercial management team.

Skills

Fluent English

MS Office

CRM

Sales process

Market research

Sales mgmt

Communication

Negotiation

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Navision

Job description

What will your typical day look like?

• Serve existing customers and improve the performance of their accounts.
• Establish and manage the current and future commercial distribution network for these products.
• Identify new markets and customers by designing new commercial strategies (together with the commercial management team).
• Collect and share relevant market information, recording all commercial activities in the company’s systems (Navision and/or Salesforce).
• Create and drive new commercial actions for Technical Promotion and Sales and regularly engage with Technical Departments of leading engineering companies, utilities, and OEMs.
• Carry out visits to international customers and participate in the main industry trade fairs.
• Prepare the annual budget together with the commercial management team.

What do we want to know about you?

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 2–3 years of sales experience in electrical‑electronic environments within the industrial and/or power sector.
• Experience managing customer relationships and developing business opportunities within technical markets.
• Experience working with utilities, OEMs, engineering companies, or distribution networks is highly valued.
• Availability for frequent international travel.

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Languages: Fluent English. Other languages will be valued.
• General Knowledge: Microsoft Office.
• Specific Knowledge: CRM, sales process management, market research, sales force management, and related areas.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer focus, results orientation, and proactive mindset.
• Well-organized, resilient, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively within an international team.

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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