Job Description: Inside/Outside Sales Account Manager

About VanDerEng B.V.

At VanDerEng, we work every day on smart identification and labelling solutions that are used worldwide. From plant labels in horticulture to wristbands at events and industrial labels our products help organisations manage, identify, and communicate their processes more effectively. We have been doing this since 1894, with the down-to-earth mindset of a family business and the innovative drive of a modern manufacturing organisation.

Within our team, we combine technical expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurship. We develop and produce the majority of our products in-house, allowing us to move quickly, test new ideas directly, and offer customers tailor-made solutions. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

Working at VanDerEng means working in an organisation where initiative is valued, ideas can quickly become reality, and where you work alongside colleagues to build products that are used around the world. In an informal working environment with short lines of communication, you will have the space to take ownership and make a real impact.

Inside/Outside Sales Account Manager

The Inside/Outside Sales Account Manager is a key figure within our sales and relationship management team, responsible for managing and developing existing customer relationships and driving revenue growth. This role requires a proactive and results-driven professional who is able to communicate effectively, understand customer needs, and provide solutions that meet those needs.

Responsibilities

1. Account Management: Building and maintaining long-term relationships with assigned customers through regular contact, understanding their needs, and offering solutions to meet them.
2. Sales Strategy: Developing and executing sales strategies to increase revenue and achieve targets, in close collaboration with the sales support team and management.
3. Quotation Management: Preparing and sending quotations to customers, taking into account pricing levels, discounts, and specific customer requirements.
4. Product Knowledge: Developing in-depth knowledge of VanDerEng's products and services in order to advise customers expertly on suitable solutions.
5. Understanding Customer Needs: Actively listening to customer requirements and translating these into appropriate product recommendations to increase customer satisfaction.
6. Market Insight: Staying up to date with market developments, competition, and trends in order to make strategic adjustments to the sales approach.
7. Sales Support: Collaborating with the sales support team to identify and follow up on leads and opportunities, and to share information to maximise sales potential.
8. Reporting: Tracking sales activities, preparing reports, and sharing relevant information with management.
9. Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams such as Marketing, Sales Support, Product Development, and Production to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Qualifications and Skills:

• MBO4 level of work and thinking in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commercial acumen and a proven ability to achieve sales targets.
• Customer-focused and commercial mindset with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably Odoo.
• Experience within the labelling industry is a plus.
• An existing network within the markets in which VanDerEng operates is a plus.

The Inside/Outside Sales Account Manager plays a crucial role in retaining and expanding customer relationships and achieving sales objectives. By communicating effectively, providing solutions, and collaborating with various internal teams, this role contributes to the long-term growth and success of the company.

What we offer:     

• A position for 32–40 hours per week
• A role within an informal, driven team
• Collaboration with various departments
• A competitive salary between €2,800 and €3,800 (depending on experience)
• Company laptop and phone
• Opportunities for development and growth (training programme)
• A good balance between autonomy and responsibility
• Excellent secondary employment benefits

Interested?

Are you the colleague we are looking for and do you want to work in an open, social, and results-driven environment? Join our team as an Inside/Outside Sales Account Manager. Apply now via our contact form!