Sales Representative

At HeiQ, we are on a mission to improve the lives of billions of people by “heiqing” materials that go into every day products, making them more functional, performing and sustainable. Since our inception as spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) in 2005, we have created some of the most effective, durable and high-performing material technologies on the market today. 
Our innovative material technologies go into textiles, plastics, cleaning products, personal care, ceramics, building materials and more. We operate in 18 offices around the world. Our 7 R&D centers help global brands like Patagonia, Ahava, Serta Simons, Burton, Burberry and Ecolab innovate the products they sell.
HeiQ combines the flexibility and dynamism of a young and customer-oriented company with the professionalism of an international team.
For our office in Belgium, we are looking for a proactive, driven and self-motivated Sales Representative for our growing cleaning solutions business in the European market.

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive growth in institutional and retail cleaning product markets, as well as large and mid-size FMCG companies
• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing customers
• Travel nationwide to meet with clients, attend trade shows within the continent and international ones, and present our product line
• Understand customer needs and market trends in cleaning and disinfecting solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams based in various offices across Europe as well as other regions to ensure customer satisfaction and product alignment

• a passionate sales professional with a keen interest in sustainability.
• a skilled communicator with the ability to build strong relationships and influence key decision-makers.
• a problem-solver with a knack for identifying customer needs and providing innovative solutions.
• a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to achieve results.
• fluent in English and at least one other European language.

• College degree in business administration, marketing, strategy, business development or other relevant subjects
• 5-10 years of work experience in a commercial role, of which, at least the last two in sales
• Proven experience in selling products to cleaning companies and their suppliers; experience with retailers and FMCG companies is a big plus
• Experience with other homecare and personal care products is a plus
• A proactive "hunter" mindset, with a proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities, build relationships with prospects, and close deals in a competitive market
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and achieve sales targets
• Willingness to travel extensively across the continent and internationally upon request
• Business proficiency in English, fluency in German a big plus, fluency in any other European language a plus

• Competitive package with performance bonus upon achievement of pre-aligned sales objectives
• A dynamic team with local presence and international exposure

Does that sound like a great challenge to you? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application in English including motivation letter, CV, working references, certificates and salary expectation. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. 

Applications of Non-EU/EFTA Citizens without valid work permit for the EU cannot be considered.

HeiQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.