Account Manager - France & Benelux

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Your mission

As an Account Manager, your primary objective will be to increase the P&L of the France & Benelux region by sourcing and executing profitable transactions. This role requires a combination of analytical skills and effective client interaction. You will play a key role in Vanilla Steel's growth and establish robust, profitable operations, engaging in activities tailored to the company's evolving needs.

You Can Expect To

• Manage France & Benelux metal markets
• Generate brokerage and trading activity on behalf of Vanilla Steel
• Ensure thorough follow-up on deals, coordinating with the operations team for logistics and payments
• Leverage existing client relationships, managing French-speaking customers with both supplier and buyer coverage
• Proactively reach out to potential clients, initiate cold contacts, and arrange meetings to expand the customer base
• Manage operational activities of the trading platform, such as preparing transactional data and order confirmations
• Analyze and report on operational processes to increase efficiencies and scalability

Your profile

• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, target-driven mentality
• Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and a hands-on attitude
• Solid organizational capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience in sales and account management
• Professional proficiency in English and French; knowledge of other languages is a plus
• Proficiency in CRM tools (Hubspot preferred)
• Experience in trading or digital marketplaces, especially in metals, is advantageous

Why us?

• Experience with a rapidly growing Berlin tech startup
• Work with an experienced team eager to train and invest in you
• Fast-paced environment with a strong company culture for high performers
• Autonomy and ownership of your work
• Open, fun, and collaborative workspace culture
• Office located in central Berlin
• Flexible hours with hybrid work options
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Urban Sports Club membership or BVG ticket subsidy
• Regular team-building events

About Us

We are a Berlin-based startup leading a B2B marketplace for industrial metals across Europe. We aim to modernize the multi-billion-euro metal trading industry, traditionally operated on Excel, PDF, and email, by providing seamless digital solutions that increase liquidity, accelerate transactions, and improve convenience for distributors. Having recently reached breakeven, we are now preparing for our next growth phase and seek outstanding individuals to join our team.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Business Consulting and Services