We’re hiring: Sales Engineer – Benelux
| Life Sciences Industrial Automation | Instrumentation | Business Development | Technical Sales
Our client is a leading American publicly listed multinational specializing in technology, engineering, and industrial automation solutions. As a globally recognized A-brand, the company has been active for more than 130 years, employs over 10,000 professionals worldwide, and operates in more than 150 countries. Its innovative technologies help customers optimize manufacturing processes, improve energy efficiency, and ensure operational safety. Recognized as a global leader in reliability and digitalization, the company achieved an outstanding financial performance in 2025 and is now expanding its Measurement Solutions (Instrumentation) team with a Sales Engineer for the Benelux region, focused on Life Sciences.
What's in it for you?
Joining this organization means becoming part of one of the strongest commercial teams in the market.
You can expect:
A highly competitive salary package.
The opportunity to represent a globally recognized A-brand with a strong reputation in the market.
Access to the latest high-end instrumentation and measurement technologies.
The chance to join a team that achieved record-breaking commercial results in Belgium during 2025.
Stable leadership and long-term career opportunities within an international organization.
Flexible working hours, home-office possibilities, and autonomy in planning your agenda.
Mission
As Sales Engineer Benelux, you will be responsible for driving the commercial growth of the Measurement Solutions portfolio within the Life Sciences sector across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Your mission is to identify new business opportunities, strengthen existing customer relationships, and position innovative instrumentation solutions that create measurable value for your customers. Working closely with technical experts and internal stakeholders, you will combine commercial drive with technical expertise to develop long-term partnerships and support strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Customer Management
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Life Sciences market.
Visit customers regularly and build long-term relationships by providing value-driven technical solutions.
Maintain and expand existing customer relationships while actively prospecting for new accounts.
Create and execute strategic account plans aligned with business objectives.
Technical Sales & Solution Development
Understand customer challenges and translate them into tailored instrumentation solutions.
Collaborate with technical consultants and subject matter experts to develop project-based solutions.
Provide technical support to customers whenever required and connect them with internal specialists where appropriate.
Act as a trusted advisor throughout the entire sales process.
Commercial Strategy & Market Development
Align priorities and commercial focus with the sales leadership team.
Develop sales initiatives that support regional growth objectives.
Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and industry events as a brand ambassador.
Continuously monitor market developments and identify opportunities for business expansion.
Candidate Profile
Education
" Master's degree in engineering , or equivalent experience.
Languages
" Fluent in Dutch , English and French
Experience
*You have a stable career.
*You live in Belgium and are willing to go to the Netherlands at least 1x a week.
*You have technical-sales experience with provable results.
*You have experience with selling to OEM/ production companies/ heavy industry and have knowledge of production processes.
*You are open to have an employee-status. (Not independent or contractor.)
*Experience with instrumentation or measurements is a plus, but not a must.
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