Sales Manager, Dutch Speaking

Objective of the role

As a key player in the SME sales strategy for the BNL & UK regions, you are responsible for managing and developing your own sales and revenue pipeline, focusing on acquiring revenue-generating clients for the network.

You strengthen your sales results by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and closing deals within these markets.

Reporting to the SME Sales Team Leader, you are expected to achieve sales targets and contribute to team objectives with your results-driven approach.

If you have a passion for sales and want to make a significant impact, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career.

Main tasks

• Execute strategic plans to meet sales targets and expand the customer base in the BNL & UK regions.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting and approaching potential customers, qualifying leads, responding to RFIs and RFPs, presenting proposals, negotiating terms, and closing deals, in accordance with company guidelines and legal requirements.
• Accurately manage and keep your sales pipeline up to date in Salesforce so that opportunities and contracts nearing completion are consistently displayed and followed up.
• Work closely with teams such as Finance, Integrations, and Client Services to ensure smooth handover of new clients, from contract signing to full integration and go-live.
• Conduct in-depth research on target brands, including their current affiliate activities, key contacts, and market positioning.
• Consistently meet KPIs and sales targets through proactive approach, strategic planning, and effective execution of sales activities.
• Participate in industry events to discover new opportunities and strengthen existing relationships.
• Actively and consistently carry out outbound activities in the BNL region to find new opportunities and build the pipeline.

Skills & Expertise

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial roles, focusing on new business development within affiliate marketing, digital marketing, B2B marketplaces, or related sectors.
• Proven track record in achieving and exceeding sales targets, with a strong ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
• Experience with Salesforce.com and sales pipeline management software.
• Excellent digital skills, including advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to effectively engage with customers and stakeholders at different levels.
• Business proficiency in Dutch and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Independent and commercially strong, with the ability to drive projects autonomously in a dynamic, international environment.

Our Offer

• Flexible workweek and work-life balance: We prioritize your mental health and well-being and offer you a flexible four-day workweek at full pay and without reduction of your annual vacation allowance. We also offer various types of paid special leave.
• Flexible office space: We provide an international culture and flexibility through our flexible office space and hybrid/teleworking options to work across all regions of Awin.
• Home working allowance: You receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your ongoing costs. We also support you in setting up a suitable remote workspace.
• Lunch allowance: You receive a net amount to spend on various lunches.
• Development: We have developed our extensive multidisciplinary training suite Awin Academy (for a wide range of skills that develop you professionally and personally) with trainings conveniently bundled to support your overall development. You can also improve your foreign languages by participating in our local language course.
• Health and well-being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can fully devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being.
• Recognition: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program.

Awin was founded in 2000 and is proud of our dynamic, social, and inclusive culture.

Like all other companies, we have had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual hub 'Life @ Awin' brings our colleagues from around the world together for various social activities.

Diversity and inclusion are of great importance to us, and we are proud to pursue and hire diverse team members. We stand for uniqueness and authenticity; that's who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships is diverse and transparent, just like the employees who make possible our vision of 'building the world's leading open partner ecosystem'. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any time during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Apply now to take the next step in your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.