Sales Manager

About the Company

CHARP is an innovative start-up born from a university research project, specializing in monitoring solutions for the conservation of art and cultural heritage. With their advanced technology, they help museums, archives, and public institutions preserve and protect their collections optimally. CHARP has been active in the sector since 2019 and has been fortunate to build a customer base in Belgium, with strong footholds in other countries including France, Norway, and Denmark. With ambitious growth plans, CHARP is looking for a driven Sales Manager to structure and optimize its commercial strategy.

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

🔹 Strategic and impactful role – Take full ownership of the sales strategy and the sales team. Help elevate the company to the next level.
🔹 Unique industry – Work at the intersection of technology and art in a prestigious and stimulating environment.
🔹 Entrepreneurship & autonomy – Develop your own client portfolio and actively contribute to strategic decision.
🔹 Events & networking – Represent CHARP at international trade fairs and conferences, to build an influential network in the art world.
🔹 Growth opportunities – Advance within your role based on your results and commitment. Play a key role to the growth of a start-up with the support of a solid and reputed board of investors.

Your Responsibilities

✅ Business development – Identify, prospect, and establish partnerships with museums, libraries, cultural institutions, and galleries.
✅ Key account management – Build and maintain relationships with strategic clients in Belgium and internationally.
✅ People Management – Develop and coach a commercial team towards sales objectives

✅ Participation in industry events – Attend trade fairs and networking events to increase CHARP’s visibility and brand awareness.
✅ Structuring & optimization – Define KPIs, structure sales processes, and closely monitor performance.
✅ Budget management & P&L – Drive commercial growth and profitability in line with company objectives.

✅ Market insights & innovation – Provide sales-driven market insights to inform and support R&D and product innovation strategies.

Your Profile

✔️ Minimum of 5 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in the cultural, technological, or public sector.
✔️ Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and results-driven.
✔️ Excellent networking and negotiation skills.
✔️ Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French is required.
✔️ Able to work independently and thrive in a creative team environment.

✔️ Knowledge of procurement procedures and public tenders is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

💰 Competitive salary package aligned with your experience and performance.
📈 Growth opportunities and additional benefits.
🌍 Hybrid work model.
🚀 Join a solid project backed by bespoke investors.

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