We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Sales Manager to develop our AiMoga robot sales activities and distribution channels in the Netherlands. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving the sales process from initial prospecting and product demonstrations to pilot projects, order conversion, and payment collection.
You will work closely with our Country Director and cross-functional teams at headquarters, including product, sales, technical, and after-sales support, to expand our presence in the Dutch market and deliver sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive sales growth: Execute the Netherlands sales strategy and achieve targets for customer acquisition, orders, revenue, and collections.
- Develop business opportunities: Identify and engage potential customers across the automotive, robotics, smart equipment, and related industries.
- Build strategic partnerships: Establish and manage relationships with distributors, rental partners, system integrators, dealers, and other relevant channel partners.
- Manage the sales cycle: Lead customer needs assessments, solution presentations, quotations, product demonstrations, pilot projects, negotiations, and order conversion.
- Strengthen channel development: Assess potential partners, support partner onboarding and training, and maintain long‑term commercial relationships.
- Coordinate project delivery: Work with internal teams to coordinate contracts, product delivery, after‑sales support, and the resolution of customer issues.
- Monitor market developments: Track industry trends, customer demand, competitor activities, and pricing across the Netherlands and Belgium.
- Represent the company: Participate in trade fairs, industry exhibitions, and customer visits to strengthen market presence and generate new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, International Trade, Business, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in B2B international sales, channel development, or project sales.
- Experience in robotics, smart equipment, automation, or European markets is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in customer prospecting, negotiation, partnership development, and deal execution.
- Understanding of project-based sales cycles, customer requirements, product value propositions, and return on investment (ROI).
- Ability to learn technical products and communicate their applications and benefits effectively to customers.
- Professional proficiency in English is required. Dutch or French language skills and an established local business network are an advantage.
- Availability to work on‑site at the office 5 days per week.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Commuting allowance or company car (depending on the position).
- The opportunity to contribute to the growth of an innovative robotics business in the European market.
- An international working environment with collaboration across sales, product, technical, and after‑sales teams.
- The opportunity to build a local market presence and develop strategic partnerships from the ground up.
- A commercially impactful role with responsibility for business development and long‑term customer relationships.
Interested?
If you are a proactive sales professional with an international mindset, strong business development skills, and an interest in robotics and automation, we would love to hear from you.