ACCOUNTMANAGER

Are you a driven professional who is not afraid to grab new opportunities in the business?

As an Account Manager at KGS DIAMOND SNE you will conquer the Dutch market with your passion for sales (and of course with driven colleagues). As an Account Manager (RED Market) you are a driven professional who is not afraid to open doors with your target group. With your market knowledge and relationships, especially in technical wholesalers, but also in construction markets and purchasing groups, you are the commercial talent who knows how to get the products of KGS DIAMOND extensively onto the shelves.

As Account Manager you are responsible for the sales of RED diamond tools from KGS DIAMOND mainly in the Netherlands. Together with a team of driven colleagues you will focus on the RED market. You will take care of the Dutch market. In this role you mainly convince technical wholesalers of the value of the KGS DIAMOND abrasives, grinding and polishing tools and you act like a real hunter!

Main responsibilities/activities:  

• Monitoring market developments and analyzing trends to exploit commercial opportunities.
• Maintaining and expanding the customer portfolio for the KGS DIAMOND RED line throughout the Netherlands.
• Giving product presentations to demonstrate the added value of KGS DIAMOND products.
• Preparing and following up on quotations.
• Participating in trade fairs, house shows and giving demonstrations to customers in ón our demo center.
• Reporting to the Sales Manager.
• You are in charge of your accounts in the assigned region and are responsible for acquiring new customers in this region.
• You advise on the strategy of the RED product line and advise on matters such as marketing, product development etc.

Required personal attributes/competencies: 

• You possess a huge favor factor and have passion for both technology and sales.
• You have extensive experience in selling tools in technical wholesale.
• You are familiar with the world of technical wholesalers and have a network in this area.
• You can clearly advise and convince people.
• You can work independently as well as in a team.
• You are proactive, solution-oriented, result-oriented and creative.
• You get energy from being on the road to customers and strive for high customer satisfaction.
• You have a quality conscious attitude and strive for continuous improvement.
• You have experience in a dynamic environment.
• You are an entrepreneur who is action-oriented and knows how to inspire people internally and externally  

Education requirements and experience: 

• Education at MBO/HBO level.
• Thorough knowledge and good skills of ERP, CRM and Office are very important.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English language and German is an advantage.  
• Affinity with technology.
• Relevant experience in sales. 

Offer

• Working at an international manufacturer of diamond tools;
• Market-based salary and fringe benefits;
• Enthusiastic team of colleagues with tremendous drive;
• An inspiring working environment, with short lines of communication and varied work

Information

Does this position appeal to you and do you recognise yourself in the profile? Then send your CV and cover letter to m.dejong@kgs.swiss

For questions, please contact Marieka de Jong (HR Manager) at 0525-683300.

We are looking forward to your application and who knows, we might soon welcome you as a new colleague at KGS DIAMOND in Elburg!

KGS DIAMOND is a family business, full of hard-working and dedicated employees. We manufacture and distribute high-quality flexible diamond grinding tools. We are an international organisation, founded in Switzerland in 1906.

We currently operate in several European countries, as well as in North America, the Middle East, Singapore, India, China and Australia. With us, you will find an informal working atmosphere where there is plenty of room for personal initiative and development. The Elburg branch is in a beautiful location close to the port and the city centre.

Get a nice impression of KGS DIAMOND by watching this video.