Regional Sales Manager Africa

Wat ga je doen?

• Develop and execute a sales plan for your region in line with our strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and agents to convert prospects into orders and build long-term partnerships.
• Advise customers and project teams on the functionality and application of our products.
• Ensure technically accurate and commercially attractive proposals, define strategy and unique selling points, and follow up on quotations.
• Identify trends, customer needs, and competitor information, and explore new market and sales opportunities.
• Perform thorough analyses to determine the best sales strategy and implement it with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and transparent records of customer contacts, quotations, projects, and opportunities in our CRM system.
• Conduct annual agent evaluations as part of due diligence for contract renewals.
• Actively seek the best sales channels for specific market segments.
• Provide operational guidance and support to agents in your region.
• Travel within your territory is an essential part of the role.

Wat vragen wij?

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field.
• Additional courses in commerce or business administration.
• 7 years + of valve sales experience.
• Excellent command of English; Dutch and/or other languages are a plus.
• Understanding of the full sales process and affinity with technical products.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships across diverse cultures.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and translate them into concrete actions.
• Eagerness to learn, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity in international markets.
• Willingness to travel within your region (approx. 25%).: South Africa, Nigeria, Libya, Angola, Kenya, Mozambique, Congo, Tunisia, and Ivory Coast.
• You are living in The Netherlands (Gouda), Germany (Mannheim) or in the UK (Cirencester).

Wat bieden wij?

• A position for growth within an innovative company in the energy and water sector.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An excellent salary and a competitive bonus scheme based on targets achieved.
• Company car and representation allowance.
• Various social and sports activities such as a staff association, company fitness, and discounts on insurance.
• A close-knit team where collaboration and growth are central