Picanol Weaving Machines

Sales Manager

Picanol Weaving Machines  •  Ieper, BE (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Proferro is part of Picanol Group, a business unit of Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB).

Proferro is an international player in high-quality cast iron and precision components for sectors such as automotive, agriculture, and mechanical engineering. We combine technical expertise with customer-focused innovation.

Your Commercial Challenge

As Sales Manager, you are the face of Proferro to our customers. You build strong relationships, identify new opportunities, and translate customer needs into sustainable business. You know how to open doors—and close deals.

What you do:

  • You develop and implement commercial strategies to drive growth.
  • You actively prospect and convert leads into long-term partnerships.
  • You manage the entire commercial process: from first contact to contract.
  • You work closely with internal teams and customers on co-engineering solutions.
  • You represent Proferro at trade fairs and networking events.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a commercial, technical, engineering, or construction-related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in an industrial context.
  • A strong negotiator with flair and persuasive power.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English; good knowledge of German or additional languages is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel within and outside Europe.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

  • A key role in an international growth story, with room for initiative and impact. You’ll be part of a professional sales team of 5 colleagues.
  • A technologically advanced organization that ranks among the top in its sector.
  • Opportunities for personal development and initiative within a dynamic, international company with a strong family-oriented culture.
  • A competitive salary package with numerous extras.
Picanol Weaving Machines

About Picanol Weaving Machines

For more than eighty years, Picanol (www.picanol.be) has played a pioneering role in the global textile industry and it is currently the world’s leading weaving machine manufacturer. Picanol develops, manufactures, and sells high-tech weaving machines based on airjet and rapier technology. Picanol offers upgrade kits, spare parts, training, troubleshooting services and also digital services for its weaving machines through PicConnect. Picanol has its headquarters in Ieper (Belgium) and it employs more than 1,200 people worldwide. Picanol is part of Picanol Group, a business unit of Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB).

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Ypres, BE
Year Founded
1936
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