Teamleader Sales Engineering

PROBAT B.V.

About PROBAT

For more than 155 years, PROBAT has stood for pioneering spirit and innovative strength in the coffee industry. Through targeted acquisitions in the food processing sector, intensive technology transfer within the group and the expansion of a global service network, PROBAT has developed into a leading full-service provider for the food industry. The company plans, develops and manufactures machines, turnkey production plants, environmental technologies and intelligent control systems with integrated smart data management. With around 1,200 employees at locations in Germany, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Scotland, the Netherlands and the United States, as well as a presence in over 40 countries, PROBAT offers its customers comprehensive solutions, excellent service and in-depth industry knowledge – worldwide and from a single source.

Your Responsibilities

As Team Lead Sales Engineering, you are responsible for leading the Sales Engineering and Sales Support team. You oversee the entire quotation process, ensure standardization and quality assurance of customer proposals, and take over administrative tasks from the Sales Director. In addition, you work closely with the Sales Manager as a "solutions architect" on complex customer requests, and you implement configurators and tools to improve efficiency. You can switch effortlessly between operational details and strategic discussions with management and international teams.

Location: Koog aan de Zaan

Position in the organization: The role falls within the Sales division and reports directly to the Sales Director.

Team size: The Sales Engineers & Support team consists of 4 employees.

International connections: Due to the global structure of our group, there is regular coordination with international subsidiaries. Project work often takes place in intercultural teams.

Your Tasks:

• Leading Sales Engineers and Commercial Support, including task allocation and coaching.
• Managing and optimizing the quotation process and related standardization.
• Providing technical substantiation of quotations for customer solutions, including layout, capacity, and interfaces.
• Implementing and improving configurators and digital tools.
• Coordinating international collaboration with Sales Managers and hubs.
• Actively contributing to process improvements and quality assurance.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (HBO/WO level), preferably in Industrial Engineering & Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Business Administration with a technical affinity.
• 5–8 years of experience in a commercial or technical environment, preferably international, with leadership experience.
• Experience with quotations, configuration tools, ERP/CRM systems, and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership qualities: coaching, connecting, and result-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English; German is a plus.
• Customer-focused, process-oriented, and able to implement structure and standardization without losing sight of the customer experience.

We offer you:

• A strong team in a forward-thinking company
• an attractive salary package
• Flat hierarchies and direct communication
• Structured induction and individual development
• flexible working hours and the option of mobile working, depending on your area of responsibility
• A modern working environment with international projects

Apply now and seize this opportunity

Are you enthusiastic about this vacancy and do you see yourself as a great addition to our team?

We would like to receive your letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae to the attention of Maaike Punt (Board & HR Assistant) via:

Would you like to receive more information first? You can also call us on: Your application will of course be treated confidentially.

Maaike Punt de Ruijter