Overview
Technical Sales Manager – Concrete - Europe role at Sibelco Group, based in Geertruidenberg. The position involves identifying new business opportunities, driving product qualifications, and providing technical support to concrete customers.
Responsibilities
* Act as the technical expert for concrete applications, proactively identifying growth opportunities for existing minerals or new products.
* Develop strong relationships with key customers’ technical teams.
* Provide technical expertise to the Sales team, including product presentations and value-in-use demonstrations.
* Monitor industry regulations and certification requirements, assessing their impact on Sibelco’s products.
* Lead investigations into complex customer complaints, collaborating with T&I, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations teams.
* Monitor and report on product quality trends at plant level; identify concerning trends and work with operations teams to resolve deviations; assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to customer production processes.
What You Bring To The Table
* Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
* Minimum 7 years in the concrete industry, preferably with raw materials or additives suppliers.
* Strong expertise in concrete and applications, formulations, raw materials, processing, testing techniques, and working with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
* Ability to assess and develop new product opportunities based on customer needs.
* Proactive and independent working style; strong communication and relationship-building skills; goal-oriented, decisive, and persistent; strong interpersonal and influencing skills with a team-oriented mindset.
* Language: Fluent in English; French or German is required; additional European languages are a plus.
* Travel: Willingness to travel up to 70% across customer sites and Sibelco locations.
About The Role
You will play a critical role in driving technical sales success, ensuring that Sibelco’s concrete solutions meet customer needs and market demands.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Work in an inclusive, global company that values sustainability and innovation.
How To Apply
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