Senior Sales Manager

About Anteryon

Anteryon is a growing high-tech company with approximately 200 employees, developing and manufacturing advanced optical components, modules and subsystems for leading customers in markets including semiconductor, industrial automation and photonics.

From our operations in the Netherlands and Malaysia, we combine technology development, industrialization and manufacturing, supporting customers throughout the entire product lifecycle: from early-stage application development through to volume manufacturing.

At the heart of our growth strategy is our proprietary SiL Technology (System in Lens Technology) and the manufacturing platform built around it. This proprietary technology enables us to integrate optical functionality into compact, high-performance systems and develop scalable, customer-specific solutions.

Our way of working is characterized by deep technical expertise, a hands-on and entrepreneurial mindset, and strong collaboration, both within Anteryon and with our customers. We believe the best solutions are created by engaging early, understanding our customers' applications and jointly developing technology that delivers real competitive advantage.

With this technology, Anteryon is strengthening its position from optical component and module supplier towards a strategic technology partner for advanced optical subsystems.

Our ambition is clear: to further grow Anteryon into a leading international partner for advanced optical subsystems, while continuing to professionalize and scale our organization.

To accelerate this growth in Europe, we are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Sales Manager Europe who can translate our technology and capabilities into new strategic customer relationships and long-term business.

The role

As Sales Manager Europe, you will expand Anteryon's business and customer base across Europe. Your primary objective is to create and develop new business by identifying markets, applications and customers. Many opportunities start before a final product or optical system has been defined. You will engage customers early, understand their applications, technology roadmaps and challenges, and identify where Anteryon's technology and engineering capabilities can provide significant added value.

Working closely with R&D and engineering, you will translate customer needs into technically and commercially compelling solutions. You will build relationships from engineering and R&D through to procurement and senior management, developing opportunities into long-term partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for Anteryon's optical technologies, modules and subsystems across Europe.
• Proactively identify target markets, applications and customers with strong strategic potential.
• Generate, qualify and convert opportunities into new customers and development programs.
• Build new strategic accounts and develop long-term relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Understand customer applications, technical requirements and future product roadmaps and translate these into opportunities for Anteryon.
• Work closely with R&D, engineering and operations to develop technically and commercially attractive customer solutions.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for key customers and prospects.
• Build a strong understanding of relevant markets, customers, competitors and technology trends.
• Develop and maintain a high-quality sales pipeline and provide reliable business forecasts.
• Represent Anteryon at relevant industry events, conferences and trade fairs.
• Contribute to Anteryon's commercial and market-development strategy.

What you bring

• Approximately 10 years of international B2B sales or business development experience in a high-tech environment.
• A proven track record in developing new customers and selling complex technical solutions or development projects.
• Experience in optics, photonics, semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, precision technology or related markets is a strong advantage.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent technical expertise gained through professional experience.
• The ability to understand complex technology and translate it into clear customer value.
• Experience working with technical and R&D teams in a solution-selling or co-development environment.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to identify opportunities with significant long-term business potential.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Professional fluency in English. Dutch is highly valued; German and/or French are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Europe.

Who you are

You combine a strong commercial mindset with a genuine interest in technology.

You are entrepreneurial, proactive and comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to appear. You know how to open doors, develop relationships and navigate complex decision-making processes within international technology companies.

You are equally comfortable discussing an application with engineers and presenting a business case to senior management. You quickly understand the essence of complex technical challenges and can translate them into a compelling value proposition for different stakeholders.

You have the patience required to develop complex high-tech opportunities, but also the drive to move them forward. You take ownership, work independently and know when to involve the right technical expertise within Anteryon.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and generous pension plan.
• 25 vacation days plus 5 additional leave days, with the option to purchase up to 8 more.
• A key commercial role in a growing international high-tech company.
• The opportunity to work with proprietary optical technology and contribute directly to Anteryon's growth.
• Close collaboration with experienced specialists in optics, engineering, industrialization and manufacturing.
• Significant autonomy in an entrepreneurial environment with short communication lines.
• A Culture Club organizing social activities throughout the year.
• Interested?

Would you like to help shape the next phase of Anteryon's growth and bring advanced optical technologies and subsystems to leading customers across Europe? Send your CV and motivation to Melchert Nowee, Corporate Recruiter (via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina.)

A reference check may be part of the selection procedure.

Acquisition by recruitment agencies in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.