Strategic Account Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
Looking for a challenging new role and career development as a STRATEGIC ACCOUNT MANAGER Then Future Electronics wants to hear from you! We are currently looking to employ Strategic Account Manager supporting our EMEA team. This role covers our Breda region. We know our employees are what make us great, that's why we constantly develop and motivate our talent with world-class organizational development in order to learn and achieve our goals together. Successful applicants will gain a highly competitive salary and a range of benefits. Job Outline: The prime responsibility of the role is to develop business relationships with current and potential customers in order to generate and grow bookings and billings for the company. This involves the ability to effectively communicate in order to positively negotiate, take advantage of all opportunities, quote profitably on business and demonstrate the company’s capabilities. What the role involves: Qualify allocated accounts in order to determine their potential and the appropriate sales channel as directed by line manager. Meet or exceed targets set. Implement the mission statement and the six pillars go to market strategy. Undertake regular account visits in person, an expectation is a minimum of six visits per week to present the unique sales proposition of the company to the customer and create the opportunity to quote or receive the bill of material listing. Ensure customer profiles and all activity information is accurate within CRM e.g., visit reports, technical opportunities and follow through on opportunity discovery to increase part count. Breakthrough new accounts utilising self, line manager, technical, marketing and corporate support as necessary. Produce a weekly call plan in the defined corporate format. Identify and develop all design opportunities through design support from the Technical team enabling sales of designed product to commence and pull through business. Ensure daily review of quote dashboard, maximising potential available whilst maintaining data integrity. Conduct block diagram reviews on a consistently basis including the assigned FAE, line manager and focus suppliers as required. Do you have Proven sales track within the company or other electronic distribution business whereby a consistent high level of sales and a focused account base were actively demonstrated. Preferably educated to a degree standard. Fluent in Dutch and English Clear communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Commercially astute, highly organised and self-motivated focused on achieving end result. High level of accuracy, able to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail. A comprehensive knowledge of the electronics distribution industry/current market – supplier knowledge would be an advantage. Able to work under own initiative and as a member of the team. To Apply send your CV to [email protected] About Future Electronics: Future Electronics is a global leader in the electronic components industry. The company’s award winning customer service, comprehensive global supply chain programs, and industry leading engineering design expertise make it a strategic partner of choice for customers worldwide. A WT Microelectronics company, Future Electronics is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and operates in 44 countries and 159 offices. Its global footprint enables exceptional service and efficient, end to end supply chain solutions. The company is fully integrated and supported by a single IT infrastructure that provides real time inventory visibility and seamless global operations, sales, and marketing capabilities. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of age, race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability creating an inclusive working environment and culture for all our employees.
Core Responsibilities
The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for developing business relationships with current and potential customers to grow bookings and billings. This involves conducting regular in-person visits, managing sales opportunities, and collaborating with technical teams to support design-in activities.
Requirements
Candidates should have a proven sales track record in the electronics distribution industry and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. A degree-level education is preferred, along with fluency in both Dutch and English.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
About Future Electronics
Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Welcome to Future Electronics! We are a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution and are recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the industry. Are you ready for your next challenge? Let us be Your Trusted Partner in your career. Our growing teams are always looking for driven, hardworking people to join us. At Future Electronics, we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. This means a stimulating work environment where opportunities and growth are always within reach. Leaders who care about your success and colleagues who share common goals. To learn more about what it's like working with us, take a look at our Life pages. Our enthusiasm, innovation, and drive to succeed are what make us a global powerhouse in electronic component distribution. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do attitude, we are always up for the challenge. Our mission to our customers and suppliers? Become part of a +$35 billion business: check out our job postings to find your next role. Bienvenue chez Future Electronics! Nous sommes un leader mondial dans la distribution de composants électroniques et sommes reconnus comme l’une des entreprises les plus innovantes de l’industrie. Êtes-vous prêt(e) pour votre prochain défi ? Nos équipes en pleine croissance sont toujours à la recherche de personnes motivées et travaillantes pour se joindre à nous. Chez Future Electronics, nous sommes fiers d’être un employeur de choix. Cela signifie un environnement de travail stimulant où les opportunités et l’évolution professionnelle sont toujours à portée de main. Des leaders qui se soucient de votre réussite et des collègues qui partagent des objectifs communs. Faites partie d’une entreprise de plus de 35 milliards de dollars : consultez nos offres d’emploi pour trouver votre prochain poste.