About our client
Southwestern Recruitment is partnering with an international engineering and manufacturing company that develops high-performance mechanical components and motion technologies used in industrial automation, machinery, robotics, and advanced manufacturing environments.
We are looking for a commercially driven Area Sales Manager to lead growth across France and the Benelux region.
This role combines new business development, key account management, channel development, and market expansion.
You will work with machine builders, OEMs, industrial manufacturers, system integrators, and distribution partners, helping customers implement technically advanced solutions into their applications.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and execute sales strategy across France and Benelux
Acquire new industrial and OEM customers
Grow and manage existing key accounts
Develop and support distribution partners where relevant
Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions and industry events
Collaborate with technical and engineering teams to support customer solutions
Identify new market opportunities and application areas
Requirements:
Proven experience in technical B2B sales within industrial or engineering environments
Experience working with OEMs, machine builders, distributors or industrial end-users
Strong track record in business development and territory growth
Ability to understand technical products and customer applications
Very good (min. C1 level) French and English
Based in the Netherlands and willing to travel across France and Benelux
Nice to have:
Exposure to industrial components such as power transmission, automation, drives, bearings, linear motion or similar technical products
Dutch language
What’s on offer:
Competitive fixed salary
8% holiday allowance (Vakantiegeld)
Company car and full business tools
High autonomy and ownership of a key European territory
International working environment with strong technical focus
Long-term development within a global industrial organization
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Southwestern Recruitment recruiting partner Kamil Szyszka will answer your questions.
