Job description
Travel Commitment: 4-5 days weekly, with extensive international travel requirements
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Position
Sector: Manufacturing - Transportation Security & Cargo Protection Systems
Location: Belgium (Remote Work Arrangement
About the Opportunity
Our client, a rapidly expanding American manufacturing enterprise, is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead their European market expansion. This strategic leadership position offers an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven executive to orchestrate substantial regional growth across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
The organization specializes in cutting-edge cargo protection technologies designed to safeguard freight during transit, serving a diverse clientele within the logistics, shipping, and freight transportation sectors throughout the European marketplace.
This role represents a unique blend of strategic oversight and direct market engagement, where you’ll collaborate closely with executive leadership to formulate and execute expansion strategies while mentoring current team personnel.
Position Responsibilities
As our EMEA Regional Director, you’ll spearhead business development initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This executive-level position integrates strategic planning with hands-on sales leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development: Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities and expansion possibilities
- Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry partners
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic plans for market expansion and revenue growth across EMEA
- Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations with warehousing partners and ensure seamless service delivery
- Distribution Management: Optimize and expand our existing distributor network, identifying new partnership opportunities
- Team Development: Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to regional team members
- Sales & Revenue Growth: Drive direct sales initiatives and achieve aggressive revenue targets in the European market
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Industry Expertise: 10+ years of proven experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, hazardous materials, or chemical sectors
- Team Leadership: Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in guiding and developing team members
- Sales Excellence: Documented sales achievements with verified ability to accelerate revenue growth
- Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and presentation abilities in English
- Partnership Management: Distributor management expertise - critical for maximizing our current network performance
- Organizational Skills: Strong systematic capabilities and proven ability to engage effectively across various organizational levels
- Collaborative Approach: Team-oriented mindset with proven collaborative methodology for achieving objectives
Desirable Qualifications:
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with hazardous goods regulations and compliance standards
- Language Capabilities: Proficiency in European languages (Dutch, German, French, or additional European languages)
- Industry Connections: Established professional network within European logistics and transportation sectors
- Sector Experience: Background knowledge in cargo securement or related manufacturing industries
Competitive Compensation Package
- Salary Range: €150,000+ base compensation
- Performance Incentives: Commission framework with substantial earning potential for high achievers (€200,000+ total package attainable)
- Healthcare Coverage: 100% company-funded benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement Benefits: Comprehensive retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Time Off: Generous paid leave allowance and comprehensive disability insurance coverage
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