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Netherlands - Regional Sales Manager Pump Market
Ruhrpumpen, Inc.
Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years
Job description
Regional sales role for Ruhrpumpen covering the Benelux region, responsible for driving revenue growth, market penetration and strategic account development. The role works with EPCs, engineering consultants and end users to position Ruhrpumpen early in projects and convert opportunities into profitable orders.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – Advanced / Fluent
What you'll do
- Own regional sales strategy and execution to achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, end users, and key accounts
- Identify new project opportunities at early stages and ensure Ruhrpumpen participation from concept and budget phase
- Prepare and present budgetary quotations and convert them into firm RFQs
- Review technical and commercial proposals in close collaboration with Inside Sales Engineers (ISEs) to ensure optimal pump selection, competitiveness, and compliance with project requirements
- Lead commercial negotiations, ensuring focus on profitability, risk management, and contract quality
- Deliver customer presentations on products, solutions, and organizational capabilities
- Ensure timely customer response, follow-up, and service levels throughout the sales cycle
- Manage sales and administrative expenses within approved budgets
- Collaborate cross-functionally with factories, engineering, and support teams to secure successful outcomes
- Contribute to regional and organizational growth initiatives
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in regional or international B2B sales, preferably in engineered products, pumps, or industrial equipment
- Strong understanding of project-based sales environments (EPC / consultant / end-user driven)
- Commercial acumen with ability to balance growth, margin, and risk
- Familiarity with tendering, RFQs, and long sales cycles
- English: Advanced / Fluent
- Strategic thinking & execution
- Results orientation
- Customer focus & relationship management
- Commercial negotiation & decision making
- Analytical thinking & problem solving
- Change leadership
- Collaboration & teamwork
- Proactivity / entrepreneurial mindset
- Emotional intelligence
- Talent development & empowerment
Nice to have
- Additional European languages are a plus