Overview
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Technical Sales Specialist based in Belgium where you will be joining an international automotive lubricants company.
As Technical Sales Specialist you will support the growth of the Benelux business by offering local technical training & support to importers, distributors, B2B customers & B2C end users. Besides this, you will also be involved with the planning and roll-out of the Benelux Sales & Marketing plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating, planning and hosting technical trainings in local language (Dutch & French), together with the local teams
- Bringing depth in knowledge and product ranges to importers. Focused on ‘Added Value Selling’
- Coordination of local events & trade shows; MotoGP Assen, WorldSBK Assen, WEC Spa Francorchamps etc.
- Feeding and managing of products’ online presence; website (oil advisor tool), both for and partners
- Oil analysis services
- Facilitate dedicated tech-hotline
- Liaise with Benelux media outlets to give updates on new products & services
- Support of local Racing partnerships (Car, Moto etc…)
- While reporting to a Dutch line-manager you are also required to work closely with the Technical- & Marketing departments in Cologne, Germany.
Skills & Qualifications
- Automotive Engineering background (Bachelor diploma and/or work experience) and affinity with Sales & Marketing
- At least 2 years work experience
- Experience with digital tools; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Team
- Fluent in Dutch, French (Wallon) & English and strong in communication, verbal and written.
- Ability to create, compose and approve written content
- Affinity with motorsport in general
- Willingness to travel up to +- 60% of the time (mostly within Benelux)
- Driving license B
- Responsible in self-management, able to work independent and from home
- Nice-to-haves – Background in automotive/motorcycle business
What to look forward to?
- A motivating corporate culture with flat hierarchies and active collegiality modern and international working environment.
- Intensive initial training & development.
- Challenging tasks with individually plannable further training opportunities.
- 30 days vacation
- All IT equipment provided.
- Company car – fully expensed.
- Pension & health care.
- Competitive salary package plus annual bonus opportunity.
- If this exciting role interests you and you have the ambition to make a difference in a dynamic, future-oriented group of companies, then please apply on our career page with your complete application documents as well as salary requirements and your earliest possible starting date.
Witan Search are handling all applications for this vacancy. Please apply via email to: Saffron Giddings
Saffron.Giddings@WitanSearch.com | +44 (0) 1908 929 979
