Sales Manager Benelux (f/m/d)

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Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands Job ID: R0135741 Date Posted: 2026-07-24 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V. Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial, and inspiring Sales Manager Benelux to lead our commercial development across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. In this high-impact leadership role, you will work closely with the Country Managing Director to shape and execute the commercial strategy, driving sustainable and profitable growth while identifying both immediate opportunities and long-term growth potential. You are someone who naturally builds momentum, develops strong and lasting relationships, and has the energy and presence to engage customers, partners, and teams alike. With a keen understanding of market dynamics, you are constantly asking where the business is heading, where value can be created, and how new opportunities can be converted into lasting success. As a passionate advocate for the energy industry, you bring a genuine affinity for electrification, energy infrastructure, and the accelerating energy transition. You are motivated not only by commercial success but also by the opportunity to help customers solve critical challenges around sustainability, grid modernization, and the future of energy. You will play a key role in expanding our customer base and strengthening our position across strategic segments including Energy & Utilities, Renewables, Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), Industry, Food & Pharma, and EPC. Leading a team of Strategic Account Managers, Key Account Managers, Account Managers, and Business Developers across Belgium and the Netherlands, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, inspiring your team to identify opportunities, unlock growth, and create long-term value for customers and Hitachi Energy alike. You will lead a team of sales professionals based in Belgium and the Netherlands, including Strategic Account Managers, Key Account Managers, Account Managers, and Business Developers, and play a key role in strengthening our market position in the Benelux region. This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven professional with strong market knowledge, a proven ability to develop business in complex industrial environments, and the leadership skills to inspire teams and deliver results. How you'll make an impact Drive the Benelux commercial strategy and growth Define and shape the regional commercial strategy together with the Country Managing Director, translating strategic priorities into a clear and actionable growth roadmap. Develop and execute a robust business development plan to achieve sustainable and profitable order intake across targeted market segments. Expand market presence and customer base Identify and develop new business opportunities across key sectors (Energy & Utilities, Renewables, Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage, Industry, Food & Pharma, and EPC). Build and strengthen long-term relationships with customers, EPC contractors, consultants, and partners to reinforce our position in the Benelux market. Lead and develop a high-performing sales team Manage, coach, and inspire a team of sales professionals across Belgium and the Netherlands, fostering a collaborative, performance-driven, and customer-centric culture. Support the team in complex sales cycles, strategic account development, and key negotiations. Ensure commercial excellence and execution discipline Drive structured sales execution through pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and effective use of CRM tools. Monitor performance, ensure delivery against targets, and continuously improve sales processes and effectiveness. Leverage market intelligence and cross-functional collaboration Analyze market trends, customer needs, competition, and regulatory developments to identify growth opportunities. Work closely with internal stakeholders (business units, marketing, engineering, tendering, and service teams) to deliver integrated, value-driven customer solutions. Act as a senior commercial ambassador Represent the company externally in customer engagements, industry events, and strategic forums, while promoting a culture of safety, integrity, and compliance across all commercial activities. Your background University degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of proven experience in a similar sales leadership, business development, or commercial management role within an industrial, technical, or project-driven environment. Strong experience in defining commercial strategies, driving business growth, and building structured development plans in a regional market. Demonstrated success in managing and developing sales teams, ideally in a multi-country or matrix environment. Good knowledge of the Benelux market, including customer landscape, competition, sales dynamics, and business opportunities in relevant sectors. Proven ability to develop business in one or more of the following sectors: Energy, Pharma, Data Centers, Renewables, Battery Energy Storage, Industrial processing, Food, and EPC. Strong experience in solution selling, strategic account management, negotiation, and managing complex commercial opportunities with multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication, influencing, networking, and relationship-building skills. Structured, hands-on, and result-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a strong asset. Willingness to travel regularly across Belgium and the Netherlands. More about us A key commercial leadership role within a dynamic Benelux structure. The opportunity to shape regional strategy and have a direct impact on business growth. A broad and visible scope across multiple strategic market segments. A collaborative international environment with room for initiative, ownership, and development. The chance to lead a strong local team and contribute to long-term customer value creation. We value people who combine commercial drive with collaboration, customer focus, and integrity. If you are motivated by building markets, developing people, and creating sustainable growth in a complex and evolving business environment, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of our Hitachi Energy Benelux business Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.