International IOT Growth Lead

ppJoin one of Europe’s leading IoT connectivity providers. We already support more than 10,000 business customers and connect over 13 million devices worldwide. Our solutions enable innovative companies such as Tesla, DHL and Adyen to scale their connected products internationally across industries including EV charging, payments, automotive and telematics, energy, logistics, security, vending, robotics and connected machines. /p pTo accelerate our international growth ambitions, we are expanding our direct sales team in the Netherlands. This team is focused on winning new international customers, entering new markets and helping organizations connect their assets globally. As part of this ambitious and entrepreneurial team, you will work closely with experienced colleagues who are passionate about growth, innovation and international business development. /p pTogether, we help global organizations build secure, reliable and scalable connectivity solutions that power their business worldwide. /p pInternational growth is a key strategic priority for our business. As bInternational Growth Lead /b, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our international direct sales success into a repeatable, high-performing growth engine while strengthening our global customer and partner ecosystem. /p pThis is a unique bplayer-coach role /b, combining leadership and hands‑on business development. You will build and develop a small team of international sales professionals while personally leading strategic customer opportunities and helping shape our international growth strategy. /p pKey Responsibilities /p ulliLead, coach and develop a high-performing international sales team. /liliDrive international growth by identifying new markets, building pipeline and winning new business. /liliManage and close complex enterprise sales opportunities with multinational customers, scale-ups and OEMs. /liliBuild strong relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers. /liliContribute to commercial strategy, including market expansion, go-to-market approaches and sales effectiveness. /liliCollaborate closely with Partner Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success and Delivery teams to maximize growth. /li /ul pUnlike many international sales leadership positions, this role requires some but not extensive travel. You will drive international growth from the Netherlands, focusing on targeted business development and team success rather than majority of your time spent on a airplane. /p pYou are an ambitious commercial professional with a proven track record in enterprise sales and business development. You enjoy building teams, winning strategic deals and translating commercial strategy into results. Whether you are ready for your first significant leadership role or already leading a small team, you are motivated by the opportunity to create and scale something meaningful. /p pThis role offers a rare combination of binternational business development, commercial leadership, strategic influence, team building and enterprise deal-making /b, all within the stability of a trusted European technology leader. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. /p pYou are an entrepreneurial and commercially driven professional who thrives on identifying opportunities and turning them into results. Curious by nature, you continuously seek to understand market developments, customer needs and emerging trends, while your resilience enables you to navigate challenges and setbacks with confidence. You combine strategic thinking with a structured approach, allowing you to translate ambitious goals into clear plans and successful execution. As a strong communicator and team builder, you know how to inspire colleagues, build trust with stakeholders and foster collaboration across teams. Most importantly, you are action-oriented and focused on delivering sustainable growth and measurable business impact. /p ulli8-15 years of B2B technology sales experience and proventrack record in new business development /liliDemonstrated ability to build pipeline and create opportunities from scratch /liliExperience in enterprise and consultative sales environments /liliStrong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills /liliExperience coaching colleagues, leading teams or managing commercial initiatives /liliExperience selling internationally or working with multinational customer /liliExperience within industries such as IoT, connectivity, telecom, SaaS, cloud services, automotive technology, EV charging, payments, energy, logistics or industrial technology is considered a strong advantage and will help you quickly create impact in this role. /lilibFluent in English and Dutch /b /li /ul pAs an employer, we also have plenty to offer you. Here’s what you can expect from us: /p ulliA gross monthly salary between €6,774 and €10,701, depending on your experience, based on a 40-hour workweek and excluding 8% holiday allowance. /liliA fixed 13th-month bonus. Part of this is paid out monthly and the remainder in January of the following year. Alternatively, you can allocate it to abFLEX BOOST /bgoal of your choice. /liliAnnual individual and collective salary increases in line with our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA). /liliAn attractive bonus scheme based on individual and company performance. /liliA sustainable employability budget ofb€1,500 per year /b, which you can use as you see fit for training, coaching, courses, and personal development. /liliFlexible vacation days: our colleagues can decide, in consultation with their manager, how they manage their time off. /liliA healthy work‑life balance. /liliA home office package to help you create an optimal workspace at home, including a mobile phone and laptop. /lilib50% discount /bon our products and services, allowing you to enjoy affordable internet, calling, and streaming. /liliAn attractive travel allowance: A company lease car is provided as part of the employment package. Prefer cycling? You can claim our cycling allowance ofb€0.40 per kilometre /b. /liliThe option to purchase a leased bicycle, with KPN contributing monthly to the cost (for employees with a permanent contract). From a city bike to an e‑bike, and from a road bike to a speed‑pedelec—you choose how you ride. /liliExcellent pension benefits: a total pension contribution ofb23% of your pensionable salary /b, of which KPN contributesb16% /band you contributeb7% /b /liliA company lease car is provided as part of the employment package. /li /ul pWe strongly believe in the power of technology. Combined with meaningful human interaction, it becomes even more impactful—which is why we’d love to meet you. /p pAt KPN, we have talented recruitment professionals who collaborate smartly and achieve results together. Therefore, unsolicited acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr