Key Skills

Job Description

Ready to launch or expand your career in international sales? We’re looking for a driven and curious English and Dutch speaking International Account Manager to join our growing team in Amsterdam. If you’re early in your career (0–5 years’ experience) and eager to learn, develop, and make real impact in the Machine Vision Industry - this could be your opportunity and we want to hear from you! Role Overview As an International Account Manager at VS Technology Europe, you will support growth in the Benelux, Nordics, UK & Ireland regions by combining business development, market research, and account management. You will work closely with the sales and technical teams to develop new opportunities and support existing customers. Based in our Amsterdam Zuid-Oost office, this role offers hands-on international sales experience within a highly technical and fast-growing environment. About us VS Technology is a Japanese lens manufacturer for the machine vision market. Colleagues and customers from all over the world require different approaches, therefore makes every day different. Our Amsterdam based office is working on the EMEA region and is a part of VST Group. English is our main language and our Head Quarter is based in Tokyo. About you You are an early-career professional (0–5 years of experience preferred) looking to build a long-term career in international sales and account management within a technical environment. You may have gained initial experience through internships, commercial support roles, customer service, inside sales, or analytical positions. Previous sales experience is an advantage but not required — a strong commercial mindset, analytical thinking, and proactive attitude are essential. You are: • Based in or willing to relocate to the Amsterdam area • Fluent in both English and Dutch • Commercially minded and curious about international markets • Proactive, structured, and comfortable taking initiative • Confident communicating with customers across different countries • Comfortable working with data, CRM systems, and follow-up processes • Motivated to grow into a fully independent account manager role over time You are eager to learn, willing to take responsibility step by step, and excited to contribute to a small but fast-growing European team within an international Japanese group. Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to) Business Development & Market Expansion Identify and pursue new opportunities in various regions, including Benelux, Nordics, UK and Ireland Conduct market research and competitor analysis Support sales campaigns and market expansion initiatives Account Management Maintain regular contact with existing customers Support quotations, pricing discussions, and negotiations Monitor pipeline and ensure timely follow-up Customer & Sales Support Act as first point of contact for customer inquiries Coordinate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions Maintain accurate records and forecasts in Salesforce Support preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports Collaboration & Team Contribution Work closely with colleagues across Europe and international branches Contribute to sales meetings and pipeline discussions Represent the company at trade fairs and customer events when required Requirements Bachelor degree (commercial or equivalent) 0–5 years of relevant experience preferred Based in or willing to relocate to Amsterdam (or surrounding) Fluent in English and Dutch Drivers License B What we offer Competitive starting salary of €35,000–€45,000 per year, with a clear growth pathway and support to progress beyond this range Performance-based bonus package of up to 4 months’ salary Commuting allowance and reimbursement of business travel expenses International travel opportunities Flexible and supportive working culture focused on trust and autonomy The opportunity to help shape and improve processes in a growing organization Modern office environment with an open and collaborative culture Long-term development opportunities as the company continues to expand globally A dynamic international environment, working closely with colleagues and partners from over 20 nationalities on a daily basis Hiring Process Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and efficient, while giving both you and our team the opportunity to get to know each other. Submit CV via LinkedIn Send a short motivation video or written statement to: [email protected] Connection call with our HR team 1st Interview – in person, including a short candidate presentation 2nd Interview - in-person, giving you the chance to meet more of our team Offer, reference check, and contract signing Due to the expected high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within one week of submitting your application, please assume that we have moved forward with other candidates. If you have any questions related to the role or the hiring process, feel free to reach out to our hiring team by emailing: [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

The International Account Manager will drive business development and market expansion across the Benelux, Nordics, UK, and Ireland regions. They will also manage existing customer accounts, coordinate with technical teams, and maintain accurate sales records in Salesforce.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess 0–5 years of relevant experience in a commercial or technical environment. Fluency in both English and Dutch is mandatory, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to work from the Amsterdam office.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Commuting allowance
• Business travel expense reimbursement
• International travel opportunities
• Flexible working culture