John Cockerill

Sales Manager – Metals

John Cockerill
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSeraing • BelgiumSeniorLeadWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in business development and strategic relationship management within the metals industry, with a strong focus on commercial negotiations, contract management, and risk assessment. Proficient in leading complex sales opportunities and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve profitability targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords
International B2B Sales ExperienceCommercial NegotiationsContract ManagementMetals Industry ExpertiseFluent in English and French or German

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive business development and manage strategic customer relationships across Europe and enlarged Europe, including Turkey, the UK and French-speaking Africa
  • Develop and implement the commercial strategy for the assigned territory and account portfolio
  • Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities within the metals industry
  • Build, manage and strengthen long-term relationships with customers, partners and key industry stakeholders
  • Lead sales opportunities from initial contact through contract signature and handover to project execution teams
  • Coordinate proposal preparation with Proposal Managers, engineering teams and subject matter experts
  • Negotiate commercial, contractual and technical aspects of large-scale projects
  • Assess commercial and contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Manage bid validation processes, pricing strategy, profitability targets and internal governance requirements
  • Represent John Cockerill at customer meetings, industry events and trade fairs
  • Travel regularly across the region to maintain customer proximity and market knowledge
  • Coordinate internal technical and commercial resources in a matrix organization
  • Act as the primary interface between customers and John Cockerill’s Metals teams worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years of international B2B sales experience in industrial environments
  • Strong experience within the metals, steel, metallurgy or industrial equipment sectors
  • Proven track record in selling complex industrial solutions, capital equipment or investment projects
  • Ability to manage opportunities ranging from €2M to €100M+
  • Strong understanding of commercial negotiations, contract management and risk assessment
  • Good technical understanding of metallurgical processes and industrial production environments
  • Familiarity with CRM tools and structured sales processes
  • Strong business development mindset
  • Excellent networking and relationship-building capabilities
  • Autonomous, proactive and results-oriented approach
  • Fluent in English and either French or German is required
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Professional maturity and critical thinking
  • Strong team player
  • International mobility and willingness to travel frequently

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Attractive salary package with many extra-legal benefits
  • Company car
  • Meal vouchers
  • Flat-rate expenses
  • Hospitalization, life, death and guaranteed income insurance
  • Variable remuneration
  • Profit-sharing scheme based on progress and results
  • Regular reviews
  • Large catalogue of training
  • Career progression
  • International opportunities across sectors, businesses and regions
  • 31 days off
  • Flexible, autonomous work environment
  • Work-life balance

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Hard Skills
Business DevelopmentRisk AssessmentSales StrategyProposal PreparationContract NegotiationMetallurgical ProcessesComplex Industrial SolutionsPricing StrategyBid ValidationProject Management
Soft Skills
NetworkingRelationship BuildingProactive ApproachCritical ThinkingTeam Player
Tools & Technologies
CRM ToolsSales Processes
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics
Industry Keywords
Metals IndustrySteelMetallurgyIndustrial EquipmentCapital EquipmentInvestment ProjectsInternational MobilityCustomer ProximityMarket KnowledgeMatrix Organization