Leuven, Belgium

Zeiss; Vlaams-Brabant; À distance; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus paid in cash or warrants

Extensive insurance package

25 vacation days

Company car with fuel or charging card

iPhone, laptop and iPad incl. data

Training and development opportunities

Annual kick-off with Benelux

Résumé du poste

ZEISS Benelux is seeking an Account Manager Life Science to be the face of ZEISS to our customers in Belgium. You will build long-term relationships, position our microscopy portfolio, and drive growth in the academic market across Wallonia and Flanders.

The role requires 3–5 years B2B experience, Dutch and English fluency, and frequent travel with a valid driving licence. A company car, iPhone, laptop, and iPad are provided along with an attractive bonus and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant B2B experience.
• Affinity for microscopy and technology.
• Network within the academic community is a plus.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel; valid category B driving licence.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Account management

B2B sales

Relationship building

Communication

Dutch language

English language

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

**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. **Interested in applying?**If you are a driven person with a strong interest in our field, we would be happy to hear from you. This role offers a unique opportunity to work for an innovative, leading organisation. Working at ZEISS is more than just a job. Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the boundaries of what is possible. This is exactly what our employees do every day. After all, behind every successful company are great, inspiring people.Make a difference and join our team! Apply now and take the next step towards a career at ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to social progress.