Service Sales Manager Ocean Division

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 managers 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.
• Fluent in 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 plus 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.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We believe behavioural traits provide important insights into a candidate’s fit to a role and therefore we apply Pymetrics assessments. Upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. We consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package, based on market indicators and your specific job family, background, skills and experience.

The starting base salary for this role is typically 70.278 € per year.