Business Development Manager - Turnkey Projecten | Agidens

To further expand our market in industrial automated process solutions, Agidens is looking for a Project Sales Manager Turnkey Projects. We are seeking a technically and commercially intelligent sales colleague with a focus on consultative selling and complex stakeholder management.

As a Project Sales Manager, you will be the face of Agidens for existing customers, build strong networks, and seek out new opportunities in the market and with current clients.

What will you do?

• Your main role is to identify new technical and automation projects in the market and maintain strong customer relationships in our core sectors: life sciences, food & beverage, chemicals, and energy.
• You keep your ears and eyes on the market, stay informed about industry trends, identify project opportunities, and develop a differentiated sales strategy.
• You manage the entire sales cycle, from prospect to close and you translate the automation needs of our process customers into engineered solutions.
• You analyze decision-makers and stakeholders, prepare your case thoroughly, negotiate and achieve sales targets, and ensure all contractual requirements are met.
• You stay up to date with market developments in industrial automation and actively engage with prospects and clients to advise them on innovative solutions.
• You use consultative selling and complex stakeholder management skills to clearly communicate our added value to our clients.
• You develop and execute a proactive strategy, in collaboration with the team and marketing, to generate new leads.

Who are you?

• You are commercially strong, a networker, and capable of building long-term trust-based relationships.
• You can analyze a technical issue and translate it into an automation solution.
• You have a technical background (automation, process, E&I, industrial software, electromechanical…) and can translate complex challenges into solutions.
• You have a strong work ethic and a passion for closing deals.
• You have experience in project and long-lead sales in one of our core markets: life sciences, food & beverage, chemicals, or energy.
• You have proven experience in consultative selling, Project/Sales Pursuit Management, and Strategic Account Management.
• You are a commercially intelligent salesperson who sets goals, understands client stakeholders and motivations, adapts your style to their needs, and finds the best way to close the deal.
• You can confidently engage in C-level conversations with commercial flair and passion.
• You are an effective communicator in Dutch and English; French is a bonus.
• You are willing to regularly visit clients in Belgium and the Netherlands.

What do we offer you?

• A challenging role in a technology-driven company, where you will actively shape the company’s future ambitions.
• A competitive salary (fixed + variable), complemented by an extra-legal package including a company car, meal vouchers, net expense allowance, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, and a flex income plan.
• Flexibility and responsibility, rather than a 9-to-5 mentality. Enjoy 36 vacation days, flexible hours, and the option to work from home.

Let’s get together!

Are you convinced this job is for you? Apply now via the application button.

For any questions, feel free to contact Jens Meert at +32 486 53 04 60.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU APPLY?

Application

Your journey begins with your application, which we’ll attentively review and respond to with valuable feedback.

Video call

Once you meet the position’s basic qualifications, our recruiter will connect with you to schedule a video call.

Face-to-face interview

Delve deeper into the role and responsibilities during a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager, who will share insights into your prospective position.

Technical interview

Engage with potential team members, showcasing your skills and assessing if the role is the ideal match for you.

Job offer

Congratulations, we believe you’re the perfect fit for the job!

Contract

Signed & sealed! We’re thrilled to welcome you aboard our team.

Where we are

Zwijndrecht (HQ)

• BE0468070629
• BE0411592279
• BE0465624744

Gorinchem

• NL005469272B01
• NL850983411B01

Brasschaat

Girona

• B17072315