Account Executive Benelux for PLM, MES, and IoT Solutions (m/f/d)

CONTACT Software; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Training & mentoring programs

Broad onboarding support

Job summary

CONTACT Software is seeking an Account Executive Benelux for PLM, MES, and IIoT Solutions to join our international sales team. You will manage customer relationships end-to-end and drive new business across the Benelux region.

We expect a proven B2B software sales track record, native Dutch, fluent English, and the ability to close deals while shaping strategic sales plans in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• B2B direct software sales experience required.
• Native Dutch and fluent English communication.
• Ability to manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Strong understanding of the Benelux manufacturing market.
• Academic degree in engineering, natural sciences, or economics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition of new clients and generation of new business (new ACV, ARR).
• Expansion of the customer base in the Benelux region and realization of targets.
• Identify prospects, pitch products and services, and close deals.
• Develop sales strategies for target accounts and deliver presentations.
• Act as primary contact for new clients, negotiate contracts, onboarding.
• Ongoing business development with current customers.

Skills

B2B software sales

Solution selling

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Dutch language

English language

Independent work

Education

Engineering / natural sciences / economics degree

Job description

Are you passionate about solution sales, driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, and looking to make a real impact? Then join our international sales team and help us expand our footprint in the Benelux region – with passion and ownership!

As a leading provider of industrial digital transformation solutions, CONTACT Elements as a software platform delivers cutting-edge technology for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Customer Service Management (CSM). Our platform empowers companies worldwide to design, manufacture, and operate smart products more effectively.

As Account Executive Benelux for PLM, MES, and IIoT Solutions (m/f/d), you will report directly to the Head of International Sales, and work in a dynamic international environment where your contribution truly makes a difference. We are looking for an ambitious, performance-driven individual who is eager to take ownership and shape success. This is your opportunity to manage customer relationships end-to-end, and grow both personally and professionally.

Your responsibilities

• Acquisition of new clients and generation of new business (new ACV, ARR)
• Expansion of the customer base in the Benelux sales region and realization of assigned sales targets
• Identification of prospects, pitching products and services, and closing of deals with new customers
• Development of sales strategies for target accounts and delivery of presentations to potential clients
• Acting as the primary point of contact for new clients, contract negotiation, and client onboarding
• Ongoing business development with current customers

Your Profile

• Academic degree in engineering, natural sciences, or economics with a focus on technical sales is beneficial
• Proven experience in B2B direct sales of software solutions, ideally within CAD, DMS, MES, PDM, PLM, or ERP environments, with a solid understanding of the market
• (Very) good understanding of the Benelux Manufacturing market
• General understanding of processes and applications related to a product’s lifecycle
• Sales and marketing oriented mindset, with customer-focused attitude
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong self-motivation, a structured work style, and the ability to work independently and efficiently
• Native Dutch speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English

What We Offer

• Exciting projects in an international IT environment based on the most powerful platform for PLM, collaboration and IoT
• A competitive salary and flat hierarchies, within a rapidly growing organization with an informal workplace culture that extends up to management level
• Individualized and professional onboarding with a mentoring program and support from the other members of your team
• A wide range of training courses from our training catalog for your professional and personal development
• An open corporate culture and a culture of appreciation in which your own ideas are not only allowed but welcomed
• Flexible working hours and working from home

Sounds interesting?

Then we should get to know each other. Join us and become an important part of our international success story.

We look forward to receiving your application