Technical Sales Manager
Posted 5 days 11 hours ago by Russell Tobin
We're Hiring: Branch Manager - Technical Sales & Operations
Location: Zaandam Full-time Leadership Commercial Strategy Technical Sales
About the Role
We are looking for a commercially driven Branch Manager with a strong background in technical sales to lead our branch in Zaandam.
In this role, you will oversee sales activities, grow the customer base, and maximize the profitability of the branch-all while guiding and developing a motivated technical sales team. Our clients rely on us for high-quality solutions in areas such as bearings, power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, tools, and industrial safety products.
Your technical expertise and customer-oriented approach are key to delivering the right solutions and achieving sustainable growth.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales and service team
- Achieve revenue, margin, and profitability targets
- Develop and implement local sales strategies to increase market share
- Provide technical advice and tailored solutions based on customer needs
- Identify new business opportunities within the industrial sector
- Ensure efficient operations and cost control within the branch
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Analyze market trends and report on commercial performance
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (HBO level thinking and working)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales (industrial supply, engineering products, MRO sectors)
- Strong technical knowledge of products like bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and tools
- Proven experience in managing and motivating a sales-driven team
- Excellent commercial skills: negotiation, client management, and business development
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, solution-focused approach
- Familiarity with the local industrial market is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with attractive bonus opportunities
- 28 vacation days plus the option to buy up to 12 additional days
- Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
- Employee discounts on a wide range of technical products
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work options
- Professional development opportunities via our internal academy
- Group health insurance and an excellent pension scheme
- A dynamic and open company culture where your ideas truly make an impact
Ready to lead, grow, and make a real impact in the world of technical sales?
Apply now and help shape our success!