International Sales Director for Maars Living Walls

Maars Living Walls is a global leader in the design, development, production and innovation of high-end modular wall solutions. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Harderwijk, the Netherlands, Maars has built a strong international reputation for combining design, acoustics, functionality, and sustainability in interior architecture. With around 300 employees and operations in more than 45 countries, Maars serves a broad range of sectors including corporate offices, government institutions, educational facilities, healthcare environments, and hospitality. The company’s modular wall systems are designed for flexibility and future-proofing, allowing spaces to be adapted quickly and efficiently to changing needs. Maars operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Netherlands and has a widespread network of partners, showrooms, and sales offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa among others.

Examples of Maars’ key products are glass partition walls (single & double glazed), steel wall systems, acoustic and fire-resistant walls, integrated technology walls (including media, lighting, and climate systems),fully customizable “Living Walls” with unique finishes and functionalities, standard and customized doors and office pods. Maars has contributed to landmark projects around the world, including the Google headquarters in the United States, NATO headquarters in Brussels, various UN buildings, leading hospitals and universities across Europe and Asia and corporate offices of Fortune 500 companies.

In 2023, Maars Living Walls was acquired by the Dutch investment firm Nimbus, together with Maars' management and a Maars dealer. Previously, the company was owned by global furniture company MillerKnoll, a select group of MillerKnoll dealers, and Maars’ management. The acquisition by Nimbus aims to support and expand Maars’ international strategy, with a focus on growth, new product development, and operational improvements. Business development activities, such as targeted acquisitions and investments in the state of the art production facility have already have been executed and remains a key pillar of growth going forward. To support and execute this strategy, Maars is looking for an International Sales Director as part of the Maars management team. 

You are a (key account) deal maker and authentic leader with an extensive international sales background. You know how to manage international customers (e.g. dealers) and (virtual) teams, taking cultural differences and nuances into consideration, optimising the overall sales workforce and attending individual needs. A get it done mentality is something that speaks to you, being able to conceptualise and execute, with a good balance between the focus on people and results. You recognise yourself in the following attributes:
 

• An academic mindset and strategic insight: you have a bachelor or master’s degree, ideally within the field of economics or business administration. 
• Extensive experience in the construction sector or a related industry, preferably as a Commercial Manager in a project-based company. Key account development experience is a plus. 
• Energetic, results-driven, and exude leadership in a direct, no-nonsense environment.
• Creative and solution-oriented, being able to convincingly communicate your ideas.
• Conceptual and analytical abilities. 
• Experience in a production environment, always striving for improvement.
• An authentic and natural connector with excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and German is a plus.
• Willing to travel to all regions whenever necessary (approximately 30%). 

Joining Maars, means joining an ambitious, entrepreneurial and down to earth organisation with a flat organizational structure. Maars has an informal, direct and professional culture, with innovation, sustainability and the well-being of their people as important values. Their high retention rate and high employee satisfaction are a good example of their employer ship. You will work based on trust, autonomy and output, and can expect the following package:
 

• A gross monthly salary between € 9.259 - € 10.802 (based on 40 hours).
• Holiday allowance and OTE bonus of 15% minimum. 
• 27 vacation days, with another extra 4 ADV days (depending on your country of residence).
• Lease car.