Symcon is looking for an Accountmanager!
Veldhoven
40 hours
Are you an Account Manager who thrives on building international relationships, working with technical products, and closing deals? Do you enjoy visiting customers, developing new markets, and having a great deal of freedom in your role? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you.
At Symcon, you will work in an international environment where commerce and technology come together. You will maintain relationships with customers across Europe and North Africa, attend international trade shows, and advise organizations within the ophthalmic lens industry on products, systems, and technical solutions.
This is not a standard sales position. It is a role where you actively collaborate with customers, provide valuable advice, and build long term partnerships.
You will join a small and close knit team where independence, entrepreneurship, and initiative are highly valued. In return, you will have the freedom to further develop your market and make a significant contribution to the growth of the organization.
Who is Symcon?
For more than 30 years, Symcon has been an international supplier of products and solutions for the optical media and vision industries. Within the vision market, Symcon focuses on companies involved in the production of ophthalmic lenses and related processes.
The product portfolio includes chemicals, consumables, spare parts, systems, and technical services. Thanks to this broad range of solutions, Symcon has grown into one of the largest independent sales organizations within this niche market.
Symcon operates worldwide, with offices and customers across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. Despite its international presence, the organization remains compact and personal. You will work closely with a dedicated team of colleagues where communication is direct, decisions are made quickly, and everyone takes responsibility.
What are you going to do?
As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and expanding customer relationships within the ophthalmic industry. You will visit existing customers, identify new market opportunities, and advise clients on Symcon’s products and solutions.
You will regularly travel throughout Europe and North Africa and represent Symcon at international trade fairs and industry events. Through your commercial skills, you will identify opportunities, build strong relationships, and demonstrate the added value of Symcon’s solutions.
In addition to your sales activities, you will ensure proper follow up of customer inquiries and quotations. You will work closely with colleagues from purchasing, logistics, customer service, and Symcon’s international offices.
Your responsibilities include:
- Maintaining existing customer relationships;
- Proactively approaching new customers and markets;
- Advising customers on products, systems, and technical solutions;
- Visiting customers throughout Europe and North Africa;
- Representing Symcon at international trade fairs and exhibitions;
- Preparing and following up on quotations;
- Identifying commercial opportunities;
- Negotiating quotations and contracts;
- Collaborating with international colleagues and departments;
- Contributing to the continued growth of Symcon.
Who are we looking for?
For this position, we are looking for a commercially minded professional who enjoys working independently and building international customer relationships. You are communicative, results driven, and enjoy combining technology with business development.
In addition, you have:
- A minimum MBO level of education or equivalent working and thinking level;
- Approximately 2 to 5 years of experience as an Account Manager or in a similar field sales position;
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English;
- Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis;
- A commercial and entrepreneurial mindset;
- Strong communication skills;
- Experience in negotiation and relationship management;
- A valid Category B driving licence.
Experience within the ophthalmic industry or knowledge of surfacing, coating, or finishing processes is considered a strong advantage. Knowledge of German, French, or Spanish is also a plus.
What do we offer?
At Symcon, you will have an international role with plenty of freedom, responsibility, and room for personal initiative. You will work within a growing organization where entrepreneurship is appreciated and where you can directly influence commercial success.
We offer:
- A gross monthly salary between €3,500 and €4,600;
- A company car;
- 25 vacation days and 6 additional ATV days;
- A pension scheme;
- Flexible working hours;
- A high degree of autonomy and independence;
- International customers and projects;
- A small and close knit team of colleagues;
- Career growth opportunities;
- Regular contact with colleagues around the world;
- Team activities and year end gatherings;
- A stable organization with more than 30 years of industry experience.
Interested?
Are you an Account Manager who enjoys working internationally, finds technical products interesting, and thrives on building long-term client relationships?
If so, we’d love to meet you! Send us your details and discover what Symcon has to offer you.
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