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As a standalone organisation, Landis+Gyr EMEA builds on long-standing customer relationships and proven technology capabilities, backed by experienced regional teams.\nAs part of a replacement and for the development of our activities in the BENELUX, we are looking for a Sales Manager (M/F) to drive the commercial strategy, develop our market presence and coordinate activities related to calls for tenders in a structured and regulated environment.\nAs a real key player in development, your missions will be the following\nMissions:\nBusiness & Market Development\nPromoting the company's products and solutions in the Benelux\nAnalyze current and future market needs and conduct in-depth market research\nMap the market ecosystem (customers, partners, institutions, competitors)\nDevelop new strategic partnerships and sustainable business relationships\nIdentify and integrate new technologies and products in line with the strategic roadmap\nCalls for tenders\nCoordinate the team in charge of tenders, locally and centrally\nParticipate in the definition, preparation and structuring of commercial offers\nCollaborate closely with the teams dedicated to responding to calls for tenders\nVerify incoming orders and ensure compliance with validated offers and specifications\nCompetitive & Regulatory Intelligence\nMonitor and analyze the competition (TAS and SWOT analyses)\nMaintain contacts with regulatory authorities\nContributing to the influence of the transposition of European directives into regional and local legislation\nStrategy & Internal Coordination\nActively participate in the development and deployment of the regional business strategy in collaboration with the Regional Manager\nCoordinate exchanges with internal departments (logistics, finance, technical, quality, management)\nEnsure consistency between business commitments and operational capabilities\nProject Management\nManage cross-functional commercial projects\nDefine schedules, milestones and project milestones\nBe responsible for meeting deadlines, deliverables and objectives set\nProfile:\nHigher education in business, engineering or equivalent\nSignificant experience in B2B business development, ideally in a technical and/or regulated environment\nSolid mastery of the tendering process\nStrong strategic analysis and understanding of market issues\nExperience in project management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams\nExcellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills\nAutonomy, rigor, sense of priorities and results-oriented\nFluency in French, English and Dutch is essential\nPros: \nThe opportunity to join an international and innovative company.\nA strategic position within the client and the opportunity to participate in an important project.\nA permanent contract with an attractive salary package in line with the position.\nThe job is based in Gent.\nWe value and encourage diversity in our team. 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