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Thales NL Naval is a supplier of Naval systems serving more than 25 navies across the world. The Service Sales Manager will be responsible for service sales in their region. The Service Sales team is supported by a team of Service Support specialists who manage the service proposals as well as service contracts. Navy systems generally are exposed to a rough oceanic environment and are expected to last up to 40 years in this environment. The services required to keep the naval systems operational vary from health checks and spares to overhauls, upgrades and complete in Service Support or Performance Based Logistics contract.\nAbout your future job\nYou will align the global service strategy to your specific customer needs and be part of the Thales NL Sales Service Team. Together with the Product Segment Services team you translate our service strategy into the Service Sales Strategy per region and align this with the worldwide Thales Sales Network, regional service centres and in-country partners.\nThales NL has a significant installed base across the world exceeding 5B€ of systems. We have the ambition to grow our service business and we are looking for a Service Sales Manager that can deliver the sales contribution to this objective.\nThe main tasks are:\nBuild and/or maintain relationship networks and develop them to increase service sales.\nDefine and manage the Regional Service Sales strategy.\nMarket our Services with our customer and our Service offers in the Thales International ecosystem.\nPrepare commercial proposals and contracts for services.\nNegotiate and close deals.\nContribute to improvement of our service delivery processes\nCarry out aftercare follow-up activities in order to increase customer satisfaction\nWhy you'd be a good match\nAre you passionate on services, looking for an International high tech business environment and keen to work with different culture both internally and externally, than this could very well be the ideal position for you.\nSuccessful experience in an international environment.\nMotivated by cultural and local differences across our global navy customers\nInterested to develop new service concepts and new service collaborations\nAre good at listening to the customer and reading between the lines;\nTeam player, realizing that high service performance requires excellent end-to-end collaboration along the whole value chain;\nSecurity screening (AIVD-B) is mandatory;\nFluent in Dutch and English.\nWhat is in it for you\nA challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovation work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.\nRoom for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skill.\nValuable international collaboration with co-workers from 68 different countries around the globe.\nA comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.\nYou can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allow this.\nA good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions; for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.\n40 days off per year (PTO).\nInterested?\nApply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.\nTo ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment.\nDiversity Statement\nWe actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.\nSecurity Requirements\nIn line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. 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