Sales Engineer BeNeLux - ENG/DU

• Following the extension of a partnership with a large chemical group, the project will be extended to the BeNeLux area (turnover of EUR1 million)

Client Details

• Our partner is a global producer of minerals and distributor of speciality chemical raw materials.
• A leading international producer of industrial minerals
• Its main markets are the paper, plastics, rubber, coatings, adhesives, building materials and agriculture sectors.

Description

Main tasks

• The Sales Engineer BeNeLux (Technical Sales Representative)will be dealing with a wide variety of customers, mainly focused on coatings technology, but also customers in other construction markets.

• The candidate will be responsible for their own planning and therefore must have good time management skills.

• You must have good prioritization skills.

• Responsible for managing prices for all materials in their customer portfolio.

• Internal contacts: Marketing, Technical Service Customer Service, Logistic departments
• External contacts: Customers / Key customers, principal

Main accoutabilities :

• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
• Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
• Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
• Identify and resolve customer complains.
• Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, and follow-up.
• Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales.
• Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, etc.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master (Degree) in Engineering or Science disciplines / Chemical Engineering is a great plus
• Technical knowledge about coating and/or adhesive related raw materials is mandatory
• Experience in sales is not mandatory but would be seen as a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experiences
• Languages: Dutch and English are mandatory, French is a plus
• Teamwork
• Customer Orientation
• Decision Making/Judgement
• Financial Awareness
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Must be adept at negotiation and customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good understanding of the industry preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license.

Job Offer

• Permanent contract,
• The chance to work in an international company,
• The opportunity to grow and to develop yourself professionally and personally within a Group,
• A very attractive and competitive salary completed by fringe benefits (company car + fuel card etc.).
• Flexibility at work : Based either Belgium or Netherlands / homeworking allowed