SALES MANAGER

Sales Manager Home-office Based | Central Europe | 60% Travel

Allied Mineral Products Europe, located in Tholen, the Netherlands, is a subsidiary of a U.S.-based company. With operations across North and South America, China, India, South Africa, and Europe, we are part of a truly global organization. We manufacture high-performance refractory materials used in furnaces for metal melting and holding, as well as in a wide range of industrial processes involving extreme temperatures, including waste incineration and petrochemical applications. Quality is at the core of everything we do. Our organization is certified in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard, demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

To strengthen our international Sales Team, we are seeking a proactive and results-driven Sales Manager. As our new Sales Manager, you will provide strategic direction and leadership to the international sales team, driving commercial performance and sustainable business growth. You have a strong passion for business development and identifying new market opportunities. While delivering commercial results, your primary focus will be to develop people, build strong teams, and create an environment in which employees can perform at their best. We are looking for an inspiring leader who can bring people together, foster collaboration, and drive both individual and collective success.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• A proven people manager, skilled at coaching, developing and motivating international teams
• An inspiring, resilient leader who drives accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Experience managing international teams across different countries and cultures
• A strong commercial mindset with a proven track record of driving sales performance and growth
• A strategic thinker, able to translate business objectives into successful sales initiatives
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Technical background (engineering/industrial technology) or equivalent experience
• Experience in refractory, foundry, aluminum, metals, or a similar high-temperature industry
• Fluent in English plus at least one other European language
• Based in central Europe, willing to travel ~ 60% of the time

What We Offer

• Competitive package, ESOP retirement plan and profit sharing
• Company car, phone and laptop
• Home-office flexibility within an international, technically strong team