Key Skills

Job Description

Serax is a leading Belgian design company, collaborating with passionate designers and artisans worldwide. Our collections – from refined tableware and handcrafted pottery to unique lighting and stylish interior accessories – combine creativity, quality, and craftsmanship. To support our continued growth in the Netherlands, we are looking for a driven Account Manager to strengthen our presence in the Northern Netherlands. In this role, you will develop relationships with existing retail partners while actively identifying new opportunities with lifestyle stores, furniture retailers, and (interior) architects. Your role As Accountmanager Northern Netherlands, you are responsible for developing and expanding Serax's retail network across your region. You build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers while proactively seeking new business opportunities. Every store has its own identity and customer base. You understand how to position the right Serax collections with the right partners, ensuring they complement both the retailer's identity and the Serax brand. You report directly to the Country Manager Netherlands and work closely with the Dutch retail team, combining commercial ambition with a genuine passion for design. Your responsibilities - Managing and developing relationships with existing retail partners, identifying opportunities for further growth. - Actively identifying and approaching potential new retail partners, including lifestyle stores, furniture retailers, and (interior) architects. - Building long-term partnerships and expanding Serax's presence across the Northern Netherlands. - Advising customers on our collections and supporting retailers in presenting Serax in an inspiring and commercially effective way. - Achieving commercial targets and closely monitoring sales performance. - Following market developments, retail trends, and emerging opportunities, translating insights into concrete actions together with the Country Manager. What we are looking for - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. - Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development, with a successful track record in acquiring new customers. - A strong commercial mindset, with equal enthusiasm for developing existing relationships and generating new business. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and lasting partnerships. - An independent, structured, and proactive approach to work. - A genuine interest in design and interiors, with an understanding of the Serax aesthetic. Experience in the interior design industry or visual merchandising is an asset. - Strong knowledge of MS Office and basic familiarity with Claude AI. - A valid category B driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Northern Netherlands. What we offer - An independent and responsible position with ownership of your own region. - Opportunities for professional growth and development within an international design company. - A dynamic and creative working environment with short communication lines. - An entrepreneurial company culture that values initiative, ownership, and fresh ideas. - A competitive salary package. Interested or know someone who fits this profile? Send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected]. Discover more about our career opportunities: https://serax.com/blogs/stories/career Why join Serax? This is an opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of an international Belgian design company in the Dutch market. You will have the freedom to develop your own region, build meaningful relationships with retail partners, and introduce Serax's distinctive collections to new audiences. With a supportive team and an entrepreneurial working environment, you will play an important role in strengthening the Serax brand across the Northern Netherlands. About Serax Serax is an international design company that collaborates with passionate designers and craftsmen to create unique, high-quality collections in tableware, lighting, interior objects, and furniture. From our Antwerp headquarters, we serve customers worldwide, always with a focus on quality and service.

Core Responsibilities

Manage and grow relationships with existing retail partners while identifying and acquiring new partners across the Northern Netherlands. Advise customers on Serax collections, support effective product presentation, meet sales targets, and turn market insights into commercial actions.

Requirements

Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, proven sales, account management, or business development experience, and a track record of acquiring customers. They should have strong communication and commercial skills, an interest in design and interiors, knowledge of MS Office and basic familiarity with Claude AI, a category B driving licence, and willingness to travel regularly in the region.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Professional Growth And Development
• Independent And Responsible Position
• Creative Working Environment