Sales Manager - Europe

Are you passionate about the intermodal industry and driven by securing high customer satisfaction, attention, and promotion? Furthermore, you have a unique background from a commercial role and technical experiences? Then come and join us at Maersk Container Industry as our new Sales Manager where you will focus on sales in Europe. Location: The Netherlands or Belgium

We offer
As world leaders in reefer technology, we are manufacturing refrigerated containers and refrigeration machines to our customers in the intermodal industry as well as connectivity & digitalization solutions. We aim at ensuring optimum cargo care and lowest energy costs, helping our customers meet their sustainability goals and reduce total cost of ownership in their operations. As our new Sales Manager you will play a key role in our dynamic global team with special focus on taking sales responsibility for a selected group of accounts in Europe. These customers primarily consist of international container lines being refrigerated container operators of varying size. You will be joining a company that is making a positive contribution to meet global environmental and energy reduction challenges. Our record of pioneering innovation and proven solutions are highly regarded in the market – now also with “smart” reefer containers.

We are looking for
You possess a relevant background, such as a commercial bachelor's degree with experience in a technical context, or an engineering/technical education combined with a commercial career. You have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of refrigeration and/or digitalization technology is a plus as well as familiarity with the reefer container industry. The role requires extensive communication in English, so fluency is essential. Proficiency in Spanish or French is an advantage but not required. You have strong negotiation skills and have a keen ability to understand precisely what the customer needs. Building relationships with both external and internal contacts and stakeholders comes naturally to you, and you easily connect with others. You are highly driven and take ownership of the tasks and projects assigned to you with ease. We will continue to accept and review applications until a suitable candidate has been found.

Key responsibilities
As Sales Manager – Europe you will be part of our engaged sales team, where you will be reporting directly to our Director Global Sales & Service, who is based in Denmark (Tinglev). You will be placed mainly in Holland or Belgium and should expect travel activities within Europe and to our HQ in Tinglev, Denmark. This is an international role focusing on sales in Europe as well as establishing new and maintaining existing customer relationships. Furthermore, you will be responsible for

• Selling MCI’s full portfolio of cold-chain products – the Star Cool reefer, controlled atmosphere system, MCI reefer box and our newly launched Sekstant® digital connectivity system
• Account management and business relationship development within Eu-rope
• Winning new customers, retaining/growing existing customers and in-creasing customer satisfaction.
• Networking within the reefer container industry in the region
• Presenting and demonstrating technical cold-chain solutions and their tangible commercial value.

Application Deadline:
28 Jun 2024