Account Manager

As (Senior) Account manager your key role is to execute the sales in broadest sense at the applicable accounts within the Marketing & Sales objectives and policies set. Arlanxeo is comprising of several technical and tire rubbers product lines used broadly by many industrial customers in several industries. In this dynamic function you are part of a very international team and reporting to the Vice President of Sales in the EMEA region.   

This role is preferably based in our office in Geleen in hybrid form with home based office in Netherlands, or alternatively home based in France or Germany.

YOUR KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieving sales targets set for volume, pricing and margins,
• Visit key customers on regular basis and input reports in CRM,
• Sales volume forecasting, 
• Managing up-to-date commercial information,
• Credit management,
• Prospecting; looking for sales & technical projects/opportunities and potentials and updating of reporting accordingly,
• Account planning; monitoring of key performance indicators,
• Business development and scouting,
• Supporting implementation of grade and/or product related changes, 
• Guiding & monitoring of Technical Service & Application Development and Customer Service support,
• Coordinating if applicable for (key) accounts across countries within region or across regions,
• Contracting (quotation & price handling, payment terms / credit limits, supply agreements, customer master data handling).
   

WHO YOU ARE:

• Ambitious, able to work in a dynamic and international environment. 
• Master Degree i.e in Business Administration or Business Economics with affinity for technical aspects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an international B2B environment 
• Fluency in English & ideally also in French
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both in a team and also independently.
• Well developed intercultural sensitivity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to manage both internal and external contacts.
• Collaborative and communicative personality.
• Integer and fully compliant with the code of conduct of Arlanxeo.
• Willing to travel 30 to 50% of your time.
   

WHAT ARLANXEO OFFERS YOU
As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Arlanxeo employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:  

• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues 
• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities 
• Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop 

INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?
Are you looking for a this new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter. Do you have a question or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Jose van de Beek: jose.van-de-beek.ext@arlanxeo.com.

We welcome applications from all people regardless of race, nationality, religion, belief, gender, age, disability, appearance and / or sexual identity. We are committed to the principle of treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

We do not accept any unsolicited applications and agencies.  

ARLANXEO is a world-leading synthetic rubber company, with about 3,800 employees and a presence at 20 production sites in 9 countries. It is a fully owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco.

Headquartered in The Hague, The Netherlands, ARLANXEO’s core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of synthetic high-performance rubber for use in the automotive and tire industries, the construction industry, and the oil and gas industries.

ARLANXEO is a young company with strong roots. We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success

We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, competitive pay and benefits, educational assistance programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.