Account Manager - High Tech

LioniX International; Enschede; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 vacation days

Company-paid pension plan

Commuting allowance

Company phone for work and private use

Dynamic international work environment

Job summary

A leading integrated photonics firm in the Netherlands is seeking an Account Manager to develop and maintain relationships with customers and drive sales growth. The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant technical field, with at least 3 years of experience in sales or account management. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, offering competitive compensation and benefits including 32 vacation days and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of experience in technical sales, business development, or account management.
• Strong technical affinity to discuss complex technologies with customers.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow customer accounts while acquiring new clients.
• Translate technical opportunities into commercial proposals.
• Prepare account plans, forecasts, and sales reports.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

MSc. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics

Job description

Account Manager – Integrated Photonics

Job description

As Account Manager – Integrated Photonics, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, understanding their technical and business needs, and matching them with our cutting-edge solutions. You will play a key role in driving sales growth, identifying new business opportunities, and acting as the primary commercial interface between our company and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts while acquiring new clients
• Develop a deep understanding of customers’ applications and requirements in integrated photonics
• Translate technical opportunities into commercial proposals, working closely with product development and engineering teams
• Build long-term partnerships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Prepare account plans, forecasts, and sales reports
• Represent the company at industry events, trade fairs, and conferences

Your team

You will be part of the Marketing and Sales team, the billboard of the company. This team is responsible for outgoing communication, attending events/exhibitions, and the logistics needed for this. The goal is to increase LioniX’s sales and brand awareness. The small but dynamic team has enthusiastic team members who want to make an impact on the future of the company. Moreover, you will interact with a lot of colleagues from other teams.

What we are looking for

• A MSc. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related technical field.
• At least 3+ years of experience in technical sales, business development, or account management, preferably in photonics, semiconductors, or optics.
• Strong technical affinity and ability to discuss complex technologies with customers
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, commercial mindset with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Knowledge and experience of the defence ecosystem is a plus

Languages

• Fluent in English
• Dutch or willing to learn to speak Dutch

What LioniX International offers you

• A position for 32 to 40 hours per week
• A chance to work at the cutting edge of integrated photonics technology
• A dynamic, international work environment with talented colleagues
• An opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of LioniX International and to develop your soft and technical skills
• 32 vacation days
• Compensation package including bonus scheme, company‑paid pension plan, commuting allowance, and a company phone for work and private use

About the company

LioniX International BV (Enschede, +/- 65 employees) is a leading global provider of customized microsystem solutions with a special expertise in integrated photonics. We make products for customers in applications such as tele/datacom, life sciences, process industry, and aerospace, and are a leader in this field. Working at LioniX means that you will be working in a dynamic and inspiring environment with colleagues of various nationalities. In addition, you will experience that we also create many opportunities for non‑work‑related matters, such as, but not limited to, Friday afternoon drinks, chess tournaments, company outings, etc.

How to apply

If you are excited about driving innovation in integrated photonics and building strong customer partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and motivation letter to [e-mail]