Country Manager

Luke Recruitment

. Take responsibility for commercial sales activities across the Benelux, initially focusing on regaining market share in the Netherlands .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • NetherlandsMid-LevelSenior💰 €100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong B2B Sales and Business Development capabilities, with a focus on customer acquisition and relationship management in the construction sector. Proficient in understanding technical products and providing solution-oriented advice to meet customer needs.

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B2B Sales ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Product KnowledgeFluent in Dutch and English

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategyMarket AnalysisCustomer AcquisitionRevenue GrowthSolution-Oriented Selling

Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial MindsetSelf-MotivationIndependenceStructured ApproachInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Silikal ERP System

Industry Keywords

Construction ProductsMarket PenetrationCommercial SalesCustomer VisitsNetworking Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for commercial sales activities across the Benelux, initially focusing on regaining market share in the Netherlands
Identify and acquire new customers and develop business opportunities to increase revenue and profitability
Strengthen relationships with existing customers and sales partners
Build and maintain relationships with flooring applicators, contractors, architects, planners and industrial end customers
Act as the first point of contact for customers and work with Silikal's technical specialists in Germany to provide suitable solutions
Identify market developments and commercial opportunities
Contribute to new sales channels and further market penetration
Increase Silikal's visibility through customer visits, networking activities, industry exhibitions and trade fairs
Monitor commercial opportunities, customer activities and sales progress using the Silikal ERP system
Collaborate with management and technical specialists at Silikal's headquarters in Germany

Requirements

What you’ll need

A proven track record in B2B sales, business development or account management; experience in construction or technical products is an advantage
Strong commercial skills, with experience in acquiring new customers and building long-term customer relationships
An entrepreneurial and hands-on mentality
Interest in technical products and motivation to develop a thorough understanding of Silikal's products and applications
Ability to understand customer challenges, identify opportunities and offer solution-oriented advice
High level of independence, self-motivation and ownership, with confidence to develop a market without a local team
Structured approach to managing sales activities, customer relationships and commercial opportunities
Good command of Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing
Willingness to travel frequently throughout the Benelux and occasionally to Germany

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive fixed annual salary, depending on experience up to €100.000 per year
A performance-based bonus scheme
30 vacation days
A company car, laptop and mobile phone
A pension scheme
Flexibility to work from home, combined with frequent customer visits throughout the Benelux
A comprehensive onboarding programme in Germany, including technical and product training
The opportunity to contribute to the long-term growth of the Benelux business and potentially establish and lead a local team