Freelance sales manager

Freelance Sales Manager (Dutch & French Speaking)
Long-Term Contract Opportunity
Lokeren based
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Freelance Sales Manager to join our client’s team on a long-term contract basis. This position is ideal for a proactive sales professional who excels at building relationships, understanding customer needs, and delivering tailored solutions that create value.
The successful candidate will manage customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive sales growth through a consultative and solution-focused approach. We are seeking someone who can confidently engage with end customers, understand their challenges, and effectively communicate the benefits of our products and services.
Contract Type
Freelance / Contract
Start Date
Ideally September 2026. Flexible based on the successful candidate’s availability and are prepared to wait for the right person, with a preferred start date within the next three months.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Understand customer requirements and present suitable solutions.
• Conduct customer meetings, presentations, and commercial discussions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing business.
• Build long-term customer partnerships through trust and credibility.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing proposals.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurately forecast opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
• Represent the business professionally and act as a trusted advisor to customers.

Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements

• Fluent in Dutch (mandatory).
• Fluent or professional working proficiency in French (preferred).
• Proven B2B sales experience.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of achieving results.
• Ability to understand customer challenges and position solutions effectively.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Comfortable managing their own territory, travel schedule, and priorities.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Experience
We are flexible regarding experience level and believe potential is just as important as tenure.

• Around 7 years of sales experience would be ideal.
• Candidates with approximately 5 years of experience and strong development potential are encouraged to apply.
• Experienced professionals with 15+ years of experience who remain passionate and commercially focused are also welcomed.

Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be:

• Sales-oriented and commercially astute.
• Consultative in their approach rather than aggressively sales-driven.
• Skilled at understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Confident working autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Well-organised and capable of managing a large geographical territory.
• Adaptable, proactive, and focused on achieving results.
• Passionate about building long-term customer relationships.

Compensation

• Competitive freelance remuneration package.