Account Executive

WaveWorks Recruitment; Drenthe; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobility package

Hybrid work

Vacation days

Travel expenses

MacBook

Equipment provided

Team gatherings

Job summary

WaveWorks Recruitment is partnering with an established international SaaS provider serving the manufacturing industry. They seek an Account Executive to drive new business across the Benelux market, owning the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

The role requires 5+ years in B2B sales, manufacturing experience, and fluent Dutch and English. It offers a hybrid work model in Drenthe, a competitive base up to €68k plus bonus, and strong autonomy in a hunter role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing industry experience.
• Proven hunter mentality and track record in new business acquisition.
• Experience selling CPQ, ERP, automation or complex technology solutions.
• Strong technical affinity and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent consultative selling, negotiation and closing skills.
• Commercially driven, proactive and comfortable working autonomously.
• Willingness to travel across the Benelux.
• Native-level Dutch and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and acquire new B2B clients across the Benelux.
• Own the full B2B sales cycle from prospecting to contract signature.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers and technical stakeholders.
• Conduct discovery meetings, software demonstrations and business assessments.
• Identify challenges and demonstrate the value of their solutions.
• Manage your sales pipeline, forecasts and quarterly revenue targets.
• Negotiate and close new business opportunities.
• Take ownership of your market and operate independently.

Skills

Hunter mindset

B2B sales

Sales cycle management

CPQ

ERP

Automation

Manufacturing know‑how

Negotiation

Closing

Dutch native

English fluent

Travel willingness

Job description

Account Executive – SaaS | Up to €68k + Bonus

Full-time | Hybrid | Drenthe / Benelux

About the Employer

Our client is an established international SaaS provider specializing in software for the manufacturing industry.

Its innovative platform helps customers simplify complex product configurations, streamline sales processes and connect sales, engineering and production.

The Opportunity

As an Account Executive, you will take ownership of new business development across the Benelux market.

This is a true hunter role for an ambitious sales professional who knows how to engage customers, understand their challenges and sell complex technology solutions.

You'll manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery to demonstrations, negotiations and closing, with significant autonomy to develop your market.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and acquire new B2B clients clients across the Benelux.
• Own the full B2B sales cycle from prospecting to contract signature.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers and technical stakeholders.
• Conduct discovery meetings, software demonstrations and business assessments.
• Identify challenges and demonstrate the value of their solutions.
• Manage your sales pipeline, forecasts and quarterly revenue targets.
• Negotiate and close new business opportunities.
• Take ownership of your market and operate independently.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing industry experience, either within a manufacturer or supplying solutions to manufacturers.
• Proven hunter mentality and track record in new business acquisition.
• Experience selling CPQ, ERP, automation or complex technology solutions.
• Strong technical affinity and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent consultative selling, negotiation and closing skills.
• Commercially driven, proactive and comfortable working autonomously.
• Native-level C-3 in Dutch and fluent English.
• Willingness to travel across the Benelux.

What's Offered?

• Base salary of up to €5500 (Depending on experience)
• Company car and mobility package.
• Hybrid working: 3–4 days in the office, 1 day from home.
• 24 vacation days, increasing to 28 days from January 2027.
• Business travel expenses, including flights and accommodation, covered.
• MacBook and all necessary equipment.
• International team and quarterly team gatherings.

Why Join?

Take ownership of a key growth market within an ambitious international SaaS business. Sell specialized technology that solves real manufacturing challenges, enjoy significant commercial autonomy and directly influence business growth.

Interested in taking your technology sales career to the next level? Let's connect!