Sales Project Manager

PRS

Netherlands

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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Job summary

PRS is seeking an experienced Project Sales Manager to drive business development across selected European markets. You will expand the customer and distributor network, develop strategic projects, and build long-term relationships with customers across Europe.

The ideal candidate is commercially driven, technically minded, and comfortable engaging with customers, distributors, and key stakeholders. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, with additional European languages a plus.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years' experience in project sales, business development, or a similar commercial role.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English; additional European languages are an advantage.
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow customer and distributor relationships across selected European markets.
  • Identify, develop, and secure new project opportunities.
  • Manage and support complex and large-scale customer projects.
  • Conduct regular customer visits and lead commercial meetings.
  • Prepare, present, and follow up on quotations.
  • Proactively identify new business opportunities and prospects.
  • Attend trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events.
  • Monitor market developments, customer needs, and competitor activity.
  • Share market intelligence and commercial insights with the wider sales team.
  • Support sales forecasting and budget preparation.
  • Coordinate commercial activities with colleagues across other European markets.
  • Manage pricing and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Project sales
Business development
Negotiation
Relationship building
Presentation skills
Analytical thinking
Independence and collaboration
MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Education

Technical Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Sales Manager to join our growing commercial team and drive business development across selected European markets.

This is a key role focused on expanding our customer and distributor network, developing strategic projects, and building long-term customer relationships. You will work closely with Customer Service, Marketing, and colleagues across the wider international organization.

The ideal candidate is commercially driven, technically minded, and confident engaging with customers, distributors, and key stakeholders across Europe.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and grow customer and distributor relationships across selected European markets.
  • Identify, develop, and secure new project opportunities.
  • Manage and support complex and large-scale customer projects.
  • Conduct regular customer visits and lead commercial meetings.
  • Prepare, present, and follow up on quotations.
  • Proactively identify new business opportunities and prospects.
  • Attend trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events.
  • Monitor market developments, customer needs, and competitor activity.
  • Share market intelligence and commercial insights with the wider sales team.
  • Support sales forecasting and budget preparation.
  • Coordinate commercial activities with colleagues across other European markets.
  • Manage pricing and commercial negotiations.
What We're Looking For
  • Technical Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification.
  • 7+ years' experience in project sales, business development, or a similar commercial role.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English; additional European languages are an advantage.
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Confident working independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and developing opportunities.
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