Key Skills

Job Description

Sales Advisor – Smart Water Solutions Permavoid | Amsterdam | Full-time | Hybrid Cities are facing more extreme rainfall, heat and drought. Permavoid builds the answer from the ground up. For over twenty years, we have developed nature-based systems that collect, store and reuse rainwater right where it falls: thriving city trees, blue-green roofs, cool sports pitches and sustainable drainage (SuDS). You'll find our systems in stadiums like Anfield and the Bernabéu, on rooftop parks in Heerlen and in streets across Europe, all made from recycled materials. Permavoid is part of Genuit Group, a UK-based leader in sustainable water and climate management solutions. The role This is a target-led sales role. You'll own the sales process from first conversation to signed contract, with a focus on the Netherlands and Belgium. Most of your time will be spent in the field, meeting municipalities, government bodies, infrastructure agencies, developers and contractors. You understand what they need, speak their language and act as a trusted partner who helps them see how water can work for their project. What you'll do · Drive revenue: take responsibility for revenue, order intake and margin in your territory, and turn solution-led opportunities into profitable contracts · Negotiate and close: negotiate pricing, and protect margin while staying competitive · Develop the market: identify growth opportunities and funding programmes, and build strategic relationships in NL & BE · Manage stakeholders: build trust with decision-makers and influencers, balance assertive negotiation with long-term partnership value, and proactively manage risks to protect our reputation · Own your pipeline: keep it structured with strong CRM discipline, deliver accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts, contribute to pipeline reviews and deal strategy sessions, and track your KPIs (pipeline coverage, revenue, margin, forecast accuracy) · Work as one team: shape commercially viable solutions, align pricing with technical value, develop winning propositions and ensure a smooth transition from concept to contract, with commitments that match operational delivery. You'll also feed market insight back into solution development. Who you are · A commercially driven, results-oriented salesperson with a track record in B2B sales in NL & BE, ideally in, project-based deals · Someone with a track record of profitable growth, not just volume · A strong negotiator who is at ease in multi-stakeholder environments · Experienced in working with public sector clients; familiarity with procurement and tender processes is a plus · Structured, data-driven and disciplined in your forecasting and decision-making · Resilient, competitive and persistent · Fluent in Dutch and English (other languages are a plus) Ideally, you come from the field. You have a background in infrastructure, construction, water management or civil engineering, or you know firsthand what municipalities are dealing with. Knowledge of urban drainage and attenuation, SuDS and water-sensitive design, green roofs, city trees and permeable systems, water reuse, or planning and environmental compliance will give you a head start. What we offer · A sales role with real impact on greener, climate-proof cities · A small team where your results are visible and your voice counts · Freedom to plan your own week · Your own territory with plenty of room to grow, and a direct line between your results and the company's success · A gross monthly salary of €4,000–€4,500 (full-time), plus 8% holiday allowance and [bonus/commission, car or mobility budget, other benefits] Interested? Take a look at our projects on permavoid.com and imagine what you could build next. Send your CV and a short motivation to Sophia Evertse at [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

Own the sales process across the Netherlands and Belgium, from developing opportunities and managing the pipeline to negotiating and closing profitable contracts. Build relationships with public and private sector stakeholders, forecast performance, coordinate with technical and operational teams, and share market insights to support solution development.

Requirements

Candidates should have a track record in B2B sales in the Netherlands and Belgium, ideally involving project-based deals and profitable growth, along with strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. Dutch and English fluency, structured forecasting, and resilience are expected; public-sector experience is valued, while knowledge of infrastructure, construction, water management, civil engineering, or related water-sensitive design is an advantage.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• Bonus or Commission
• Car or Mobility Budget