Sales Director Netherlands

We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Sales Director to join our Country Management Team and drive growth in the Netherlands. This leader will combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, thriving in a fast-moving and innovative environment where curiosity, collaboration, and ownership are key. If you are ready to build, grow, and lead in a role where you can shape both the sales strategy and the country’s success, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Netherlands sales strategy and ensure successful execution of the plan.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the sales team, delivering on agreed growth targets, quotas, and KPIs.
• Drive accurate sales forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting to leadership.
• Analyse and understand the specific requirements and priorities of the Dutch market.
• Develop and execute account strategies to drive adoption of Trend Micro solutions and services across all segments and verticals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners to collaboratively expand the customer base.
• Work closely with the Dutch Channel, Marketing, and Solutions Consultancy teams, while aligning with European and global support teams.
• Mentor, coach, and support team members to develop the skills needed for their success.
• Demonstrates a hands-on approach and leads by example, actively contributing to day-to-day operations and team success.
• Proactively engages with C-level executives, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.

You Have

• A natural ability to inspire teams and cut through the noise to provide focus, stability and opportunity to the sales team, while creating enthusiasm and a winning culture.
• Demonstratable experience of leading winning / high-growth sales teams within the B2B technology sector (knowledge of the cyber security market would be an advantage).
• A strong history of delivering team-based quota achievement and sales growth
• A consistent record in managing sellers and coaching their ongoing development
• A proven track record of managing complex sales cycles and an understanding of the SPIN/MEDDIC sales methodology
• The ability to articulate complex matters in a way that is easily understood.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative manner with all stakeholders across the business
• Strong knowledge of and experience of working with Channel, Marketing and Technical Teams

Why Trend Micro?

Trend Micro provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Trend Micro does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care leave status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Trend Micro is a progressive employer with a very special and unique culture. Here at Trend Micro you will work with the best. When you join us, you have direct access to any level, and freedom to make an impact and influence. We expect leadership, not management. With Trend Micro, you drive your own development. We encourage thought leadership and advocate internal opportunity. Trend is like nowhere else. We embrace all of our differences and are motivated by challenge. We’re not just all about the money. You are recognised for your passion to succeed, and can be the best part of yourself here.

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. We like to have fun while taking our culture seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to this regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or veteran status. We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind.

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. We like to have fun while taking our culture seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to this regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or veteran status. We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind.