Commercial Manager

About the Position

Commercial Manager

Grimbergen, Belgium

SARPI Remediation, part of the VEOLIA | Hazardous Waste Europe group, is a reliable partner in providing sustainable and innovative solutions for soil and groundwater remediation. With decades of experience, we offer proven and innovative treatment techniques for contaminated sites. We have certifications in quality, safety, environment, and soil remediation processes, and prioritize sustainable development principles while maintaining a zero-accident policy at all our worksites.

To lead our commercial team, we are looking for a motivated candidate (M/V/X) for the position of Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities

As Commercial Manager at SARPI Remediation, you will be ultimately responsible for all commercial activities in Belgium. You will lead a team of five account managers, develop strategies to strengthen our market position, and achieve ambitious revenue goals in a competitive and complex environmental market. You will be the liaison between clients, operational teams, and management, ensuring a seamless translation of commercial opportunities into sustainable projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and achieve commercial objectives, focusing on soil cleaning, soil remediation, and the sale of reusable materials.
• Team Development: Daily leadership, coaching, and motivation of the commercial team (account managers active in Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels).
• Client Relations: Manage key accounts and framework contracts, with attention to technical-commercial alignment between client needs and operational feasibility.
• Market Exploration: Strengthen our position in the environmental sector through proactive acquisition, networking, and external presentations.
• Results-Driven: Monitor and adjust commercial KPIs, focusing on revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Education: Higher education in civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field, supplemented with commercial B2B experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Insight into soil and groundwater remediation techniques and relevant environmental legislation (focusing on soil).
• Commercial Talent: Experience with sales and marketing strategies, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and financial insight (budgeting, pricing).
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading and developing teams, with a coaching style and focus on results.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills (both internal and external) and bilingualism (NL-FR).
• Mindset: Stress-resistant, proactive, and customer-oriented, with a healthy dose of entrepreneurship.

We Offer

With an open and informal corporate culture, where independence and entrepreneurship are central, we offer a dynamic work environment where your expertise truly makes a difference. Our offer includes:

• A permanent contract with an attractive salary package and a wide range of extra-legal benefits: bonus scheme, meal vouchers, company car, group and hospitalization insurance, bicycle allowance, cafeteria plan, remote work allowance, etc.
• An accessible and stimulating work environment. You will be part of a dynamic team in a collegial work atmosphere.
• The workplace is primarily in Grimbergen (with regular external travel).

About the Company

SARPI Remediation is part of the VEOLIA | Hazardous Waste Europe group, a leading company in sustainable and innovative solutions for soil and groundwater remediation. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and environmental sustainability, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

More info:

www.remediation.veolia.com

www.veolia.com

www.linkedin.com/company/veolia-hazardous-waste-europe