Account Manager

Job description

As Account Manager, you are the face of ZEISS for our customers. You are responsible for building, maintaining and further developing long-term customer relationships. In addition, you play a key role in successfully introducing an innovative microscopy portfolio and increasing ZEISS's market share within your market segment.

In this role, you will focus on both pharma & biotech customers and the academic sector in Belgium and Luxembourg.

What will your day look like?

• You actively build a strong network and maintain existing relationships within the pharma industry and academic market in Belgium and Luxembourg.
• You drive commercial growth and increase ZEISS's market share within your market segment.
• You prepare an annual sales plan and follow it up proactively.
• You identify new business opportunities and take initiative in prospecting activities.
• You translate customer needs into suitable solutions within the ZEISS portfolio.
• You monitor market developments, competitor activities and customer trends, and report on these to your manager.

What do we expect from you?

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree and an affinity with research and technology.
• You have 3 to 5 years of successful commercial experience in a B2B environment.
• Experience in the high-tech sector or an existing network within the pharma industry is a plus.
• You have a commercial mindset, are results-oriented and take initiative.
• You have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• You speak fluent French and English. Knowledge of Dutch is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of microscopy is a plus.
• You enjoy being on the road and have a category B driving licence.

What we offer:

• An attractive salary in line with the role;
• An annual bonus paid in cash or warrants;
• Extra-legal benefits, such as an extensive insurance package;
• 25 vacation days;
• A comfortable company car with fuel or charging card;
• An iPhone, laptop and iPad, including subscription;
• Training and development opportunities;
• A fun annual kick-off with the entire Benelux organisation.

Who are we?

ZEISS Benelux

In the Benelux, we operate from two locations: Breda in the Netherlands and Leuven in Belgium. Together, approximately 200 employees work for ZEISS across the Benelux region.

Our modern headquarters in Breda brings us together through open communication, pride in our products and innovations, and a collaborative and enjoyable working environment.

ZEISS Group

ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics. In the last financial year, the company generated revenue of approximately €10 billion across its four business segments: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets.

The ZEISS portfolio includes microscopy solutions for life sciences and materials research, multidimensional metrology solutions, medical technologies for ophthalmology and microsurgery, eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, binoculars, and telescopes. In addition, 80% of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS optical lithography technology.

ZEISS employs approximately 43,000 people globally and operates in nearly 50 countries, with 30 production sites, 60 sales and service locations, and 27 research and development facilities.

We are proud of our heritage and have been at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation since our foundation in 1846. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of Germany's largest foundations dedicated to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of Carl Zeiss AG.

The Foundation's long-term mission is to advance science and society together. That is why we invest approximately 12% of our annual revenue in research and education, supporting progress within the optical industry and beyond.

At ZEISS, we believe that innovation and technology are key to building a sustainable future and addressing global challenges.

Interested?

If you are a driven professional with a strong interest in our field, we would love to hear from you.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join an innovative and market-leading organization. Working at ZEISS is more than just a job. It means stepping outside your comfort zone, striving for excellence, and redefining the limits of what is possible. That is exactly what our employees do every day.

After all, behind every successful company are great and inspiring people.

Make an impact and join our team.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets, and contribute to meaningful progress for society.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Sayem Chowdhury, Veerle Vermeulen