Job Overview
Lead an international sales team. Drive commercial growth. Shape the future of a growing e-commerce business.
Great sales teams don't happen by accident. They need a leader who knows how to develop people, create structure and inspire others to perform at their best.
At ABF, you'll have the freedom, ownership and support to do exactly that.
Why you'll enjoy working at ABF • Lead your own international Inside Sales team with real ownership.
• Help shape a fast-growing commercial organisation.
• Work in an entrepreneurial company where decisions are made quickly.
• Modern systems, data and dashboards that help you make better decisions.
• Plenty of freedom to improve processes and implement your ideas.
• Excellent opportunities to grow as ABF expands internationally.
Your impact You'll lead an international team of six Inside Sales professionals responsible for delivering an excellent customer experience and supporting commercial growth.
Your focus will be on creating a high-performing team where people develop, customers receive exceptional service and continuous improvement becomes part of everyday work.
You'll work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Marketing and Operations, giving you a direct influence on both customer satisfaction and business results.
What you’ll do Team leadership & development
• Lead, coach and develop the Inside Sales team (6 FTE) to support both performance and individual growth
• Foster a supportive and structured team environment, enabling the team to perform at their best
• Conduct regular performance and development conversations
• Monitor team performance and steer on KPIs and targets
Operational steering
• Act as the first point of escalation for commercial and operational challenges
• Support the team in complex quotations, pricing, and customer cases
• Ensure smooth daily operations and high service quality
Commercial responsibility
• Drive commercial results
• Own team sales results, margins, and KPIs
• Monitor pricing and margins and guide the team where needed
• Identify and realize up- and cross-selling opportunities to support sustainable growth
About ABF ABF is a leading international player in bearings and electrical motors. From our headquarters in Roosendaal, we serve customers worldwide with a broad product range and excellent service. With a team of over 100 colleagues and an annual turnover of over €50 million, we combine strong growth ambitions with the culture of a family-owned business.
Our customers benefit from one of the largest stocks of bearings, same-day shipping until 07:00 PM, multiple shipping options, and inside sales support in their own language.
You will be part of an international and fast-paced organization where collaboration and a proactive mindset are key.
You will join an international, trustworthy, and results-driven organization that combines the commitment and warmth of a family-owned business.
Apply now Are you a people-focused sales leader who drives results? Then we look forward to meet you!
A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and an assessment may be part of the selection process.