External Sales Advisor Industry

Our client is looking for an External Sales Advisor Industry in the province of Antwerp. In this role, you are the commercial linchpin between customers and the internal organization. You manage and develop an assigned customer portfolio within the industrial market, focusing on sustainable relationships, further growth, and a strong service experience.

You combine prospecting with a thorough needs analysis and translate technical questions into well-thought-out solutions and services. You will carefully follow up on quotes and projects, support the internal sales department, and ensure that customer inquiries are handled quickly and professionally.

Your tasks include, but are not limited to:

• maintaining and further expanding existing customer relationships;
• identifying commercial opportunities and new market potential;
• actively proposing customized products, solutions, and services;
• following up on quotes, orders, and ongoing projects from A to Z;
• applying cross-selling and communicating commercial actions and incentives;
• correctly updating CRM data and contributing to the optimization of sales processes;
• contributing to team objectives regarding turnover, gross margin, and growth;
• actively promoting and supporting customer events and training sessions;
• maintaining smooth cooperation with internal sales and specialists.

You will be working in an environment where technical expertise, fast service, and a customer-oriented approach are central. You will have the opportunity to further expand your product knowledge through training and internal knowledge platforms, so you can advise customers with increasing confidence and impact.

Our client is looking for a candidate with a commercial mindset and a technical background, preferably in electricity or a similar field. You ideally have 0 to 3 years of experience in a commercial or technical environment and feel comfortable in a role where customer contact, follow-up, and results-oriented work are central.

We expect you to:

• be technically educated, preferably with knowledge of electricity;
• have an interest or experience in the industry sector;
• be commercially minded and spontaneously recognize opportunities;
• work in a customer and service-oriented manner, with attention to quality and speed;
• be proactive, dynamic, and eager to learn;
• have strong social and communication skills;
• speak Dutch fluently and have a good command of French;
• be proficient with CRM tools and administrative follow-up;
• be able to work independently, but also function well within a team;
• be willing to follow product training and internal courses.

A healthy commercial drive, accuracy, and the motivation to truly help customers will make you a strong match for this role in the province of Antwerp.

You will be working in a dynamic and familial work environment where you can count on stability, trust, and growth opportunities. Our client is looking for someone who can count on an attractive total package that clearly recognizes your effort and commercial impact.

What you can expect:

• a permanent contract;
• an attractive salary based on your experience and profile;
• additional benefits such as a company car, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance;
• a year-end bonus;
• ADV and seniority days;
• the possibility of bicycle leasing;
• a growth path where you can shape your own development;
• a role with clear responsibility and direct impact on customers and results;
• an environment where training, knowledge sharing, and professional growth are actively supported.

You will not only receive a competitive package but also a role where you contribute every day to satisfied customers, strong results, and your own professional development.

As a professional wholesaler, they have an extensive range of electro-technical products with over 55,000 references in stock.

Our main activity is to serve customers as well as possible in terms of logistics with our advanced webshop, a Netstore application, and numerous customized delivery options (express delivery, Click&Collect, delivery at the construction site, ...)

They strive to unburden and support the customer as much as possible in their daily activities, resulting in more time and higher productivity. Due to their in-house technical expertise, they guide their customers from A to Z, from advising on specific products and energy-efficient solutions, developing project studies, ordering and delivering materials, and in some cases, assisting with commissioning.