Sales Strategy and Operations Officer

**Entity**:Daikin Europe HQ

**Job Category**:Sales

**Location**:Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, BE

**Job Requisition ID**:2334
- Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.
- DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

**Location**: Brussels, Belgium (Headquarters)
**Department**: Commercial DX Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
**Employment Type**: Permanent, Full-Time

**About the department**
- Daikin Europe N.V. is the leading provider of innovative climate control solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). As part of our **Commercial DX Strategic Business Unit (SBU)**, we shape the mid

**Your role**:

- We are looking for a **Sales Strategy and Operations officer**to join our Strategic Business Unit**in Daikin’s European Headquarters in Brussels.
This role offers a **multi-faceted, international environment** where you’ll work closely with affiliates across EMEA, supporting sales strategy, analysing market trends, and driving commercial growth.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and report on **sales performance KPIs** : hit ratio, gross margin, market share, installer and HVAC consultant development.
- Active role in **budget cycles**, including product mix and pricing strategy.
- Gather insights into **market trends** and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
- Collaborating with affiliates on **action plans**per market, customer, and product range.
- Supporting **new product launches** and contributing to targeted **marketing campaigns**.
- Preparing **demand forecasts** to align with global factory operations.
- As such, this position is ideal for someone who combines **analytical skills, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking**, and who thrives in an **international, cross-functional environment**.

**Your Profile**
- Master’s degree in **Business/Commercial Studies with technical interest**, or **Engineering with a strong commercial orientation**.
- Strong **analytical and problem-solving skills**, with a strategic mindset.
- Proactive, independent, and communicative, while thriving in team environments.
- Experience in **business analysis, sales analytics, or commercial strategy** is a plus. Both **young graduates** and experienced professionals are welcome.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a strong advantage.
- Flexibility to travel occasionally within EMEA (short-term), while being **primarily based in Brussels HQ**.

**What We Offer**
- A **challenging and varied role** at the heart of an international market leader.
- Extensive **onboarding and training**, with continuous support for personal and professional growth.
- A **competitive salary package** with attractive extra-legal benefits.
- A workplace culture that encourages **innovation, collaboration, and international networking** within the Daikin Group.
- Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People.

**Good climate starts with people**
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.