Sales Manager – Benelux
Penumbra, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Netherlands
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About the role
- Lead from the field: spend substantial time traveling with the team, attending customer meetings, supporting cases, and actively shaping commercial execution
- Lead, coach, and develop a strong and experienced sales team across the Benelux region through hands-on coaching, feedback, and role modeling
- Define and execute the regional commercial strategy in close collaboration with the Senior Sales Manager UK, Benelux & Nordics, translating strategic priorities into concrete actions at account and hospital level and ensuring alignment of targets and execution across markets
- Drive market development and successful product launches across the Peripheral Vascular portfolio through direct customer engagement
- Act as a case support expert, guiding complex discussions and demonstrating best practices in clinical and commercial settings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, hospitals, purchasing groups, and distributors, personally engaging with key accounts
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Clinical, Market Development, and Market Access teams to ensure alignment between strategy and field execution
- Monitor business performance using data and insights, adjusting priorities quickly and pragmatically based on market reality
Requirements
- University degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in Peripheral Vascular, Neurovascular or Cardiology within the MedTech industry
- Minimum 2 years proven leadership experience with direct sales teams and indirect networks, ideally in a regional or multi-country setup
- Strong background in field-based sales execution, case support, and customer-facing leadership
- Demonstrated success in market development, product launches, and premium sales environments
- Solid understanding of market access, tender management, and reimbursement, particularly within the Benelux region
- A hands-on, pragmatic leadership style — comfortable being in the field, leading cases, and coaching on the spot
- Strong analytical and prioritization skills combined with decisive execution
- Leadership maturity shown through clear communication, resilience, and composure under pressure
- Fluent Dutch required, French a strong plus
- Fluent English (CV required in English)
Benefits
- Company car for private usage.
- Attractive Bonus model.
- Stay Active – Enjoy an annual fitness subsidy to support your healthy lifestyle.
- Support & Well-Being – Benefit from our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, providing guidance and support in times of need.
- Family First – Receive two weeks of paid Family Care Leave to support a sick family member or in the case of bereavement.
- Vacation Time – In addition to your local vacation days, enjoy paid extra time off on December 24th and 31st.
- Boost Your Investments – Take part in our Employee Stock Purchase Program and enjoy 15% cashback on your investments.
- Accident Insurance – Stay protected with comprehensive accident insurance during all business trips.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Peripheral VascularNeurovascularCardiologymarket accesstender managementreimbursementsales executionproduct launchesdata analysiscustomer engagement
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationanalytical skillsprioritizationdecisive executionresiliencecomposure under pressurerelationship buildingpragmatic leadership
Certifications
University degree in Life SciencesUniversity degree in Business