Account manager

For one of our Business Units we are looking for a driven Account Manager. In this role you are responsible for maintaining and strengthening existing relationships and also acquiring new business. You draw up strategic sales plans and, together with the business manager, conduct market research to identify new market opportunities. With your technical knowledge and assertiveness you are able to supervise (NPI) projects within the organization and you are a sparring partner for the customer, offer customized advice and translate customer wishes into practical and innovative solutions. In addition:

• Do you work closely with your colleagues from customer service and project engineering to ensure proper follow-up of projects?
• Achieve your sales targets by developing new business with existing or new customers;
• Report to management on customer related matters and progress;
• You advise our (potential) customers, contribute to appropriate solutions and process customer requests into quotations and order confirmations.

We are looking for an ambitious and results-oriented professional with a passion for sales who brings the following qualities and experience to be successful in this role:

• A completed HBO education in a technical or commercial direction;
• A good command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in a technical environment;
• You are stress-resistant and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• An affinity with electronics and/or mechanics is an advantage;
• Pragmatic and steadfast;

At VDL TBP Electronics you will work at an industrial family business where we work together in an informal, no-nonsense environment. Open communication is paramount. In addition, you can expect the following from us: