Director of Sales

Amsterdam, North Holland Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales to lead commercial growth and business development activities across the EMEA region. This role combines strategic leadership, sales team development, and customer engagement to drive revenue growth and expand market presence.
  • Lead and shape the commercial strategy for a high-growth EMEA region, with signi
  • Join a people-focused business where you can build, develop, and mentor an inter

About Our Client

Our client is an established international B2B organisation supplying innovative solutions to customers across a range of industrial and technology-driven sectors. The company has built a strong reputation for quality, customer partnership, and technical expertise, serving a diverse global customer base through a collaborative and performance-driven culture.

Job Description

  • Lead, coach, and develop a regional sales team across multiple countries within EMEA.
  • Drive sustainable revenue growth through new business acquisition and expansion of existing customer relationships.
  • Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Establish sales targets, performance metrics, and forecasting processes.
  • Monitor pipeline activity and provide accurate sales forecasting.
  • Support the negotiation and execution of commercial agreements.
  • Identify new market opportunities and develop plans to increase market share.
  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Operations, Product, Finance, and Customer Support functions.
  • Implement and enhance sales processes, tools, and best practices to improve commercial performance.
  • Utilise business data and analytics to drive decision-making and improve sales effectiveness.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.



The Successful Applicant



The ideal candidate is an experienced sales leader with a proven record of delivering growth in a complex B2B environment. They will be commercially astute, highly strategic, and comfortable leading geographically dispersed teams while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key requirements include:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Significant experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams.
  • Strong background in business development, strategic account management, and commercial growth.
  • Experience managing complex sales cycles and commercial negotiations.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing regional growth strategies.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience using CRM, ERP, and sales performance management tools.
  • Ability to build credibility with both customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a strategically important international sales region.
  • High level of autonomy and influence within the commercial leadership team.
  • Exposure to global customers and complex commercial opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive working culture.
  • Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing sales organisation.
  • Professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentive package.
  • International travel and cross-functional leadership exposure.



Contact
Maryna Bazhynova
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079155

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Amsterdam
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Maryna Bazhynova
Job reference
JN-082026-7079155

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