Junior Sales & Business Development Associate

Are you a dynamic, sales-driven professional with a passion for technical textiles?

Sioen Industries is looking for a Junior Sales & Business Development Associate to help expand our footprint in the European windbreaker and filtration markets.

If you have strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical specifications into business opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now at Sioen!

About Sioen

Sioen Industries is a diversified group with an extensive portfolio of activities and products: weaving, coating, production of non-wovens, manufacturing of technical clothing, production of fine chemicals and processing of technical textiles. Vertical and horizontal integration, diversification and permanent growth are a solid basis for a promising future.

This role is positioned within the Veranneman Technical Textiles (VTT) division.

Function

As Junior Sales & Business Development Associate, you will play a key role in managing and expanding VTT’s presence in the European windbreaker and filtration markets. Based in Ardooie, Belgium, you will report directly to the Sales Director of the Sioen Technical Weaving Division.

• Account Management: you are responsible for managing the current portfolio of accounts in the defined markets. You ensure exceptional service and communication, convert inquiries into orders, resolve complaints, and handle inventory management.
• Business Development & Client Engagement: you build strong relationships with current clients, identify new opportunities, and connect with key stakeholders across various levels, including end-users and new prospects.
• Market Insights & Reporting: you provide strategic insights on pricing, competitor products, and customer needs to the Sales Director. You share detailed visit reports and ensure all actions align with agreed strategies.
• Trade Fair & Event Participation: you co-organize and represent the company at national and international trade fairs, open days, and sales meetings. You evaluate the market potential of products during these events.

Profile

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (minimum 2 years).
• A background or affinity with industrial textiles, non-woven materials, yarns, high-performance materials, or composites is preferred. Knowledge of weaving is a plus.
• You are highly sales-oriented and achieve optimal results through a structured project-based approach.
• You have the ability to translate technical specifications into commercial opportunities.
• You are communicative, diplomatic, and demonstrate strong persuasive skills and expertise.
• You are creative, open-minded, solution-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• You have a good command of English and Dutch. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• You are willing to travel frequently (50% - 60%).

We offer

• A full-time position in a financially stable, growing family business with international reach.
• A more than attractive salary package with fringe benefits.
• Working in an innovative company that continuously invests in new products, installations, and most importantly: people!
• Flexible working hours to ensure a good work-life balance, freely scheduled leave, and the possibility to work from home after thorough on-the-job training.
• A stimulating work environment that encourages personal initiative.
• The opportunity for continuous development and growth through both internal and external training.
• Fun company events.
• Last but not least: fantastic passio(e)nate colleagues who go for it every day!

Contact

Sioen Industries

Fabriekstraat 23

8850 Ardooie - Belgium

051 740 973

Julie.Debrauwer@sioen.com