Account Manager (German Speaking)

Certags: Identification & Inspection Products; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Early Friday finish

International presence

Job summary

Certags, Haarlem-based, is seeking an Account Manager for the German market. You own the full sales cycle, manage existing clients, and turn new inquiries into long-term accounts. The role focuses on relationship-building rather than pure targets and relies on follow-up of inbound leads.

Based in or near Haarlem, you will coordinate orders, work with marketing and support teams, and drive growth across Europe. German language is a must; English is a plus.

Qualifications

• German-speaking with a good working level of English.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing or related industries is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with existing German-market clients and follow up on inquiries.
• Own the full sales cycle from first contact to close, including qualification calls.
• Process orders and coordinate delivery with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and manage the sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with marketing, customer support and operations for a seamless customer experience.

Skills

German speaker

Sales targets

Industrial sales

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Certags | Haarlem, Netherlands (On-site)

As Account Manager for the German market at Certags, you own the full sales cycle for one of the fastest-growing segments in industrial identification and inspection. You manage and grow an existing client base while turning new enquiries into long-term accounts. This is a role for someone who thrives on relationships, not just targets. The majority of this role is follow up on inbound leads for the German market.

Key Responsibilities

• Client relationship management (50%): Build and maintain strong relationships with existing German-market clients, ensuring consistently high satisfaction. Follow up on inbound enquiries


• New business & sales cycle ownership (15%): Run the full cycle from first enquiry to close, including introductory calls that qualify needs and open with a free, industry-specific sample pack.


• Order processing & delivery coordination (15%): Process customer orders and liaise with internal teams for a smooth journey from enquiry to delivery.


• CRM & pipeline management (10%): Keep accurate records of all contacts, activity and pipeline data.


• Cross-team collaboration (10%): Work closely with marketing, customer support and operations to deliver one joined-up customer experience.

What we are looking for;

• Driven and self-motivated, you thrive on results


• Confident, professional telephone manner


• Sharp influencer and negotiator


• Relationship-builder who understands the industrial sales cycle

Experience and skills:

• German speaker (MUST), good working level of English required


• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets


• Sales experience in Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Hydraulic Services, Crane & Lifting or Industrial Supplies is a strong advantage (nice to have)


• Based in or commutable to Haarlem (must)

What we offer;

• Salary of €45,000 - €70,000 gross per year, depending on experience


• Uncapped commission, with monthly commission and bonus paid on all sales generated


• Early Friday finish


• A growing international business with offices across Europe, UK, USA and Australia


• A product range that genuinely solves problems for industrial clients