Account Manager

A Japanese manufacturer in Amstelveen is looking for an Account Manager / Business Development Manager. You will oversee mainly supporting their existing clients and a part of developing new clients in the cosmetic industry in the Netherlands.

The role will require business level English, and business trips approximately once a month.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

1. (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
2. (X) NOT eligible: Working holiday, Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship

WORK TYPE:

Hybrid working available (WFH 50% available)

VISA SUPPORT:

No

BENEFITS:

1. Transportation fee
2. Pension
3. Parking

TYPE:

Contract, full-time (starts with 1 year, but aim is for long-term employment)

WORKING HOURS:

32-40h per week, Core Time is 9:30 – 16:00

SALARY:

€60-70k per annum + performance-based bonus, depending on experience

START:

1st November 2024

LOCATION:

Amstelveen (WFH 50% available)

Main Responsibilities:

1. Provides technical support for the customer
2. Calls on the customer to take supply orders and introduce them to new products
3. Provides timely Customer Visit Report, including meeting summary and analysis of customer specific Sales Strategy
4. Completes Monthly Report of activity and results, utilizing company provided template
5. Communicates with the CEO, Vice President, Research & Development and other colleagues to stay current on all product information, trends and customer needs
6. Uses Exact Online to update all relevant customer account information, along with maintaining schedule in the calendar
7. Travels as needed each month, maintains and submits expenses in a timely way for accounting purposes, and automobile log where applicable
8. Abide by the MCLS Europe pricing policies (i.e. payment condition, delivery term)
9. Assist in moving designated inventory when needed

Ideal Candidate:

1. At least 2-3 years sales or related job experience in industries such as cosmetic, chemical, ingredients, and nutrition industry
2. Excellent organizational and communication skills a must
3. Exceptional computer skills (extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel and using the Internet)
4. Must be able to travel to call accounts on an as needed basis
5. An excellent command of English, both verbal and written
6. Any other language skills are a plus (Dutch, Japanese, German, French etc.)

All applicants must have the right to work in The Netherlands as the Company is not able to offer visa support.