EMEA Account Director - Growth & Strategy Lead

Outform; Mijdrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Outform Group in the Netherlands hires an Account Director for Mijdrecht to onboard and manage a major client across the EMEA region with a strong platform and program management scope. You will report to the VP Commercial and lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to credentials presentations, aligning with our commercial policy.

The role requires at least 10 years of account leadership in agencies or retail display, excellent English communication, and the ability to travel domestically

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years Account Director experience in an agency or similar retail display or print management business.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; able to articulate values, strategy and solutions for client opportunities.
• Fluency in another language (German, Spanish or French) is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Proven ability to grow revenue through strategic client relationships.
• Identify, develop, and follow up on commercial opportunities.
• Manage client expectations throughout development and production, ensuring high satisfaction.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to credentials presentations, aligned with commercial policy.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as the primary contact and trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, production, logistics) to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of projects.
• Translate client needs into strategic, creative, and feasible proposals reflecting Outform’s values and capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms while maintaining margins and profitability.
• Monitor and report pipeline progress in line with KPIs and financial targets.
• Analyze client data and market trends to identify new opportunities and inform strategy.
• Provide regular updates on account performance and commercial outcomes.
• Support the Business Unit Director in executing the business development strategy across EMEA.

Skills

Account Director

Client relationships

Strategic selling

English fluency

Travel

Job description

Outform Group in the Netherlands hires an Account Director for Mijdrecht to onboard and manage a major client across the EMEA region with a strong platform and program management scope. You will report to the VP Commercial and lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to credentials presentations, aligning with our commercial policy.

The role requires at least 10 years of account leadership in agencies or retail display, excellent English communication, and the ability to travel domestically