Account Manager

Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Inc.; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Insurance package

25 vacation days

Company car with fuel/charging card

iPhone, laptop and iPad with subscrip-

Training and development opportunities

Annual kick-off with Benelux

Job summary

ZEISS Benelux is seeking an Account Manager Life Science to represent ZEISS with customers in Belgium, focusing on the academic market in Wallonia and Flanders. You will travel frequently, build relationships and drive sales in the microscopy portfolio.

You report to the Head of Sales & Service. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of B2B experience are required; fluency in Dutch and English, plus a valid driving license, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of B2B experience.
• Affinity for microscopy and technology is a plus.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong network across Belgium.
• Increase ZEISS’ market share in your segment.
• Develop, implement and follow up on the annual sales and marketing plan.
• Identify new sales opportunities and actively engage in prospecting.
• Monitor market developments and report trends and insights.

Skills

Microscopy affinity

Dutch & English fluent

Strong communication

Travel for work

Category B driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Job description

As an Account Manager Life Science, you are the face of ZEISS to our customers. You build and strengthen long-term customer relationships while successfully positioning our innovative product portfolio in the market. You play a key role in growing ZEISS’ market share within your segment, with a strong focus on the academic market in Wallonia and Flanders.

No two days are the same: you are regularly on the road, meeting customers and taking on new challenges. You report directly to the Head of Sales & Service.

What will your day look like?

• Building and maintaining a strong network across Belgium is a key part of your role;
• You actively contribute to increasing ZEISS’ market share within your market segment;
• You are responsible for developing, implementing and following up on the annual sales and marketing plan;
• You identify new sales opportunities and actively engage in prospecting;
• You closely monitor market developments and report relevant trends and insights regarding customers and competitors.

What do we expect from you?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree and have 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in a B2B environment;
• You have an affinity for microscopy and technology. An existing network within the academic community is considered a plus;
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and are results-oriented;
• You have an excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken;
• You will spend a significant amount of time travelling to customers. A valid category B driving licence is therefore required.

What we offer:

• An attractive salary in line with the role;
• An annual bonus paid in cash or warrants;
• Extra-legal benefits, such as an extensive insurance package;
• 25 vacation days;
• A comfortable company car with fuel or charging card;
• An iPhone, laptop and iPad, including subscription;
• Training and development opportunities;
• A fun annual kick-off with the entire Benelux organisation.

Who are we?
ZEISS Benelux
In the Benelux, we operate from two locations: Breda in the Netherlands and Leuven in Belgium. In total, around 200 employees work in the Benelux. Our beautiful headquarters in Breda connects us through open communication, pride in our products and innovations, and a pleasant working atmosphere.

ZEISS Group
ZEISS is a global market leader in optics and optoelectronics. In the past financial year, revenue amounted to 10 billion euros, across the divisions Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets. The product portfolio includes microscopy solutions for life sciences and materials research, multidimensional metrology, medical technologies for ophthalmology and microsurgery, eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, binoculars and telescopes. In addition, 80% of the world’s microchips are produced using ZEISS optical lithography. ZEISS has approximately 43,000 employees and operates in nearly 50 countries, with 30 production sites, 60 sales and service offices, and 27 research and development facilities.
We are proud of our heritage and have been at the forefront of scientific discoveries and innovations since our foundation in 1846. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany dedicated to promoting science, is the sole owner of the holding company Carl Zeiss AG. The long-term objective of the Carl Zeiss Foundation is to bring science and society together into the future. That is why we invest 12% of our revenue in research and education, supporting progress within the optical industry and beyond.
ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are key to a sustainable future and to solutions for global change.

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