Area Sales Manager

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. Join a respected company in filtration solutions, where you’ll support key customer relationships and contribute to business growth in the BENELUX region. The Area Sales Manager works closely with our inbound sales organization in Terrassa (Spain) and cross-functional teams in Leuven (Belgium), in partnership with regional sales representatives and aftermarket managers. This position focuses on maintaining strong relationships and expanding business within various customer segments, including OEMs, resellers, distributors, and large end-users. The selected candidate will be based in Belgium.

What we offer:

Enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

• company car
• hospitalization and group insurance
• 20 vacation days plus 12 additional leave days (32 days in total)
• net allowance
• option to lease a bike

Be part of a vibrant workplace culture with plenty of social events throughout the year: from summer BBQs and family days with great food and drinks to quiz nights, charity pancake events, and sporting activities such as our annual volleyball tournament and the C-Valley Run. And that’s just the beginning

Role Responsibilities:

• Support and develop aftermarket sales in BENELUX with a focus on development of authorized distributors, OEMs, and key accounts.
• Conduct regular customer visits, including several overnight travels within the region.
• Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams in Terrassa and Leuven to develop tailored solutions for customers.
• Connect with new potential clients while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones.
• Contribute to regional plans aligned with broader team goals.
• Work very closely with distributors to support their growth and ensure a positive customer experience.

Travel:

about 50% (20 visits per month)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in technical sales within B2B industrial environments.
• Self-motivated, quick thinker and hunter with the ability to manage time and tasks with care and reliability.
• Fluent in French, Dutch and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industrial air filtration, aftermarket sales or similar fields.
• Experience working with indirect sales channels and distributor partnerships.
• Familiarity with customer-specific applications and consultative sales approaches.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.

Learn more at www.donaldson.com.