Account Manager

Norsk Hydro; Hoogezand; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commercial bonus

40-hour work week

Company car

Pension scheme

Phone costs covered

Job summary

Hydro Building Systems Netherlands is seeking an enthusiastic Account Manager to manage and grow a Netherlands-wide customer portfolio within the aluminium construction solutions sector.

You will regularly meet customers and prospects, build long-term relationships and coordinate with internal teams to deliver professional customer support. A relevant degree and 2+ years of experience in a technical environment are preferred, with fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, economic, technical or construction-related field.
• Preferably 2+ years of relevant commercial experience, ideally in a technical or construction-related environment.
• Affinity with technology, construction and aluminium.
• Commercial, customer-focused and results-oriented.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop an existing customer portfolio.
• Actively prospect for and develop new commercial opportunities.
• Build relationships with contractors, developers, architects and consultants, identify new projects and assess their commercial potential.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to revenue and margin targets.
• Lead price, project and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Operations, Technical Support and other internal teams.
• Monitor market developments and customer needs and translate these into commercial actions.
• Take ownership of commercial results and proactively take corrective action where needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Commercial mindset

Proactive

Entrepreneurial spirit

Self-motivated

Willing to travel Netherlands

Dutch and English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (commercial/economic/technical/construction)

Job description

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Sapa is one of the leading suppliers of aluminium windows, doors and façade systems in Europe. We are owned by the Norwegian group Hydro, which is present within all market segments for aluminium, with sales and trading activities throughout the entire value chain. Hydro is the only 360° company in the global aluminium industry, with operations in 40 countries all over the world. By combining local expertise, worldwide reach and unmatched capabilities in R&D, our 35,000 employees create innovative aluminium solutions throughout the value chain.

Account Manager

ABOUT HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS NETHERLANDS

Hydro Building Systems Netherlands is part of Hydro, a leading international company in aluminium and sustainable building solutions. Building on our expertise in aluminium, we develop and supply innovative solutions for the construction industry, with a strong focus on quality, sustainability and future-oriented technology.

To support the continued growth of SAPA in the Netherlands, Hydro Building Systems Netherlands is looking for an enthusiastic and commercially driven Account Manager.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and further developing existing customers while creating new commercial opportunities across the Netherlands.

You will regularly meet customers and prospects, build long-term relationships and work closely with internal teams to provide professional customer support.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage and further develop an existing customer portfolio.
• Actively prospect for and develop new commercial opportunities.
• Build relationships with contractors, developers, architects and consultants, identify new projects and assess their commercial potential.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to revenue and margin targets.
• Lead price, project and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Operations, Technical Support and other internal teams.
• Monitor market developments and customer needs and translate these into commercial actions.
• Takeownership of commercial results and proactively take corrective action where needed.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, economic, technical or construction-related field.
• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant commercial experience, ideally in a technical or construction-related environment.
• Affinity with technology, construction and aluminium.
• Commercial, customer-focused and results-oriented.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and self-motivated.
• Willing to visit customers and prospects throughout the Netherlands.
• Native-level Dutch and professional English.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and expertise.
• Attractive commercial bonus.
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Company car in accordance with the applicable car policy.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Mobile phone and business -related telephone costs covered by the company.

READY TO HELP BUILD THE FUTURE WITH US?

Do you enjoy developing customer relationships, discovering new commercial opportunities and growing your career in sales and account management?

Then we would be happy to hear from you.