Service Sales Manager Ocean Division

Overview

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world‑leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140‑year‑old start‑up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth.

So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

You are a people-oriented leader who empowers others with clarity, support, and accountability. With strong networking and influencing skills, you create impact across the organization and beyond. Agile and confident in ambiguity, you stay methodical, detail-oriented, and organized. You lead teams effectively both locally and remotely, fostering a high‑performing, inclusive culture. Customer‑focused and proactive, you solve daily operational challenges with initiative.

Above all, you are a collaborative team player, capable of managing account manager and inside sales engineers, with a strong commitment to sustainability.

As Sales Manager in the Benelux Sales Company, you will drive growth and business success across the Ocean division. You will lead and develop a team of account managers and inside sales engineers (8), ensuring customers choose our products and services while securing profitability for Alfa Laval. The role requires travel within the Benelux to meet with the team and customers.

The position is based in Breda, the Netherlands.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team to achieve division sales and profitability targets.
• Drive process improvements and ensure effective use of tools, systems, and resources to deliver excellence in the marine sales process.
• Conduct market and customer analysis to define business potential and opportunities.
• Create sales and business plans, including forecasting for the marine service business.
• Act as the primary contact for the Central Business Unit service sales organization.
• Proactively drive sales of products (based on installed base) parts, upgrades, replacements, and services, including participation in key customer meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and industry bodies.

• Proven record of achieving sales targets and leading teams successfully in a B2B environment.
• Fluently in both Dutch and English, with strong written and verbal skills.
• High digital competence, including Microsoft Office and modern collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of the marine industry, including equipment, is an advantage.

• An attractive salary in line with your experience.
• A fixed 13th-month salary and a variable bonus of up to 20%.
• 25 vacation days + 8 additional leave days (full‑time).
• Company car, laptop, and phone.
• Hybrid working, with at least 3 days in the office for optimal collaboration.
• Ample training and development opportunities.
• Participation in sports and social activities, from healthy weeks to company events.

Please note that, due to data protection regulations (GDPR), we cannot accept applications via email. Please apply exclusively through our applicant management system. Upload a single document in English containing both your cover letter and CV, and include your notice period as well as your salary expectations.

For further information, please contact Gijs van der Post, Talent Acquisition Partner – ;
David van Luijtelaar, Division Manager Ocean Benelux – Davi

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. At Alfa Laval, we clearly consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package.

We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The starting base salary for this role is typically 70.278€/year.