An industrial group operating in the hvac sector is seeking a country manager for the benelux branch, based in genk (belgium), to manage commercial activities in both belgium and the netherlands through a dedicated team of 12 people and a branch which generates approximately €10m in annual revenue.
role
the country manager benelux will be responsible for:
* defining and implementing the commercial strategy for belgium and the netherlands, in line with group guidelines;
* leading and coordinating the local team (sales and back office) to ensure performance and motivation;
* strengthening long-term partnerships with installers, contractors, distributors, and other key stakeholders;
* launching a new business unit focused on climate comfort solutions for end-users, architects, and builders;
* overseeing the development and opening of a new showroom in genk by december 2025;
* managing all operational activities: hr, logistics, it, administration, customer service, and marketing;
* monitoring financial performance (revenue, margins, costs, investments) and proposing improvement plans;
* acting as the key point of contact for corporate headquarters in italy for planning, reporting, and strategy;
* participating in strategic planning, including investment proposals and local business decisions.
key qualifications
* proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the hvac or building systems industry;
* solid background in managing day-to-day operations of a business unit or branch;
* international mindset and familiarity with cross-border commercial dynamics;
* strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams;
* knowledge of wholesale distribution and project-based sales;
* fluency in english; knowledge of dutch and/or french is a plus;
* residence in belgium (flanders) is preferred.
* proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the hvac or building systems industry;
* solid background in managing day-to-day operations of a business unit or branch;
* international mindset and familiarity with cross-border commercial dynamics;
* strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams;
* knowledge of wholesale distribution and project-based sales;
* fluency in english; knowledge of dutch and/or french is a plus;
* residence in belgium (flanders) is preferred.
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