The Role
At Penumbra, we are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared purpose — to improve patients’ lives through advanced medical technologies.
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Regional Sales Manager Peripheral & Neurovascular – Benelux, ideally based in Amsterdam, to lead and further develop our Peripheral & Neuro Vascular business across Benelux.
This is a highly hands-on, field-based player-coach role, leading from the front through strong customer presence, active case support, and close collaboration with the sales team to drive execution and set high performance standards.
You will lead a strong, established sales team while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day commercial activities. In close collaboration with the Senior Sales Manager UK& Benelux , as well as Marketing, Clinical, and Market Access teams, you will translate regional strategy into effective field execution and sustainable growth.
Why work for us?
- Innovation - With 10 + product launches in 2024 & 2025, we continue to push boundaries and bring meaningful innovation to the market.
- Impact, great atmosphere, flat hierarchy – We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our mission.
- Company car for private usage.
- Attractive Bonus model.
- Stay Active – Enjoy an annual fitness subsidy to support your healthy lifestyle.
- Support & Well-Being – Benefit from our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, providing guidance and support in times of need.
- Family First – Receive two weeks of paid Family Care Leave to support a sick family member or in the case of bereavement.
- Vacation Time – In addition to your local vacation days, enjoy paid extra time off on December 24th and 31st.
- Boost Your Investments – Take part in our Employee Stock Purchase Program and enjoy 15% cashback on your investments.
- Accident Insurance – Stay protected with comprehensive accident insurance during all business trips.
Your impact
- Lead from the field: spend substantial time traveling with the team, attending customer meetings, supporting cases, and actively shaping commercial execution
- Lead, coach, and develop a strong and experienced sales team across the Benelux region through hands-on coaching, feedback, and role modeling
- Define and execute the regional commercial strategy in close collaboration with the Senior Sales Manager UK & Benelux, translating strategic priorities into concrete actions at account and hospital level and ensuring alignment of targets and execution across markets
- Drive market development and successful product launches across the Peripheral Vascular portfolio through direct customer engagement
- Act as a case support expert, guiding complex discussions and demonstrating best practices in clinical and commercial settings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, hospitals, purchasing groups, and distributors, personally engaging with key accounts
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Clinical, Market Development, and Market Access teams to ensure alignment between strategy and field execution
- Monitor business performance using data and insights, adjusting priorities quickly and pragmatically based on market reality
What you bring
- University degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in Peripheral Vascular, Neurovascular or Cardiology within the MedTech industry
- Minimum 2 years proven leadership experience with direct sales teams and indirect networks, ideally in a regional or multi-country setup
- Strong background in field-based sales execution, case support, and customer-facing leadership
- Demonstrated success in market development, product launches, and premium sales environments
- Solid understanding of market access, tender management, and reimbursement, particularly within the Benelux region
- A hands-on, pragmatic leadership style — comfortable being in the field, leading cases, and coaching on the spot
- Strong analytical and prioritization skills combined with decisive execution
- Leadership maturity shown through clear communication, resilience, and composure under pressure
- Fluent Dutch required, French a strong plus
- Fluent English (CV required in English)
At Penumbra, we value your skills and qualifications above all else. We welcome candidates of any gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or age. If you're skilled and a good match for our culture of collaboration, we want you on our team.
To learn more about Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please take a look at our AAP-Policy-Statement.
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The Company
What We Do
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. Members of the Penumbra team agree that this is where their work has meaning -- we are transforming the treatment of some of the world's most devastating conditions. Penumbra is where everyone's ideas matter, and where learning and growth are constant.
