Req ID: 4986
Job Type: Hybrid
Location:
Schiedam, NL
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Jun 21, 2026
Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building strong customer relationships and unlocking new business potential? Do you combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on, customer‑oriented mindset? Then this is your opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic, international environment.
We are looking for an Area Sales Manager to strengthen the commercial organization for our Services division and drive sustainable growth across the Netherlands and Belgium. In this key field-based role, you will manage and expand our customer portfolio, identify new opportunities, and represent our brand and service offerings in two of our European markets.
Your main responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships across the assigned region
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including acquiring new customers and expaning sales within existing accounts
Monitor market developments, customer needs, and competitor activities to proactively shape regional sales strategies
Represent and implement slaes and marketing initiatives tailored to the assigned region and customer base
Prepare, present, and follow up on quotations, tenders, and commercial proposals in close collaboration with inside sales and technical sales.
Manage the full sales cycle, ensuring smooth order execution and excellent customer experience
Lead commercial negotiations within approved frameworks and target margins
Maintain accurate CRM data, ensuring strong pipeline visibility, KPI tracking, comprehensive market insights
Your profile
Bachelor's degree in Mechnical Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, or related field
5-7 years of experience in B2B Sales ideally experience with reciprocating compressors
Proven track record in customer acquisition, business development, and manging the full commercial process
Fluency in Dutch and English is a must
Strong proficiency in MS Office, CRM, and data-driven sales analysis
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels
Independent and structured working style combined with a strong team spirit
High level of self-motivation, resilience, and solution-oriented mindset
Strong organizational and priorization skills, able to manage multiple topics and customers simultaneously
Valid driving licence and work permit is a must
If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career and contribute to our continued success, we look forward to receiving your application.
Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.
