Account Manager New Business | Area Gent/Kortrijk

Fulltime

Van der Valk Solar Systems Belgium is expanding and is looking for a fulltime account manager. Do you want to work for a family owned, innovative and technical company? A fast-growing international company that contributes to the global energy transition? Then we would like to meet you!

Working in a dedicated Dutch based team and alongside the Dutch head office, the candidate will be responsible for growth in existing and entering new parts of the PV market. Keeping the service level as high as possible and improve where necessary by listening to our valued customer base.

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Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities for solar mounting structures in Belgium.
Develop and nurture relationships with key clients, including solar installers, EPC companies, and distributors.
Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
Manage key accounts by making offers, technical calculations and helping them in the logistical process.
Increase sales throughout our distributors by showing installers the advantages of our mounting systems.
Delivering profitable growth, through the conversion of offers into orders.
Finding new distributors and EPC companies in Belgium.
Scheduling appointments and visiting new and existing customers for commercial and technical purposes.
Coordinating and attending trade shows and training events.
Working closely with the Country Manager Benelux / France and colleagues from the Dutch head office.
Propose improvements for internal and external processes and software tools.
Be aware of market trends/changes and look for opportunities.
Keeping up to date on new products, services, procedures and tools by self-learning and attending training and company meetings.

What do we look for?

We look for an ambitious colleague with a minimum of 2 years’ role in a commercial Business to Business environment. Experience in the building or electrical sector, preferably in the solar PV sector. A commercial orientated person with a good level of technical knowledge.

Personal requirements

Bachelor degree
Effective communications skills
Strong sense of customer satisfaction
Technical skills
Team player
Planning and organizing skills
IT knowledge (MS Office)
Driving license
Willing to travel throughout Belgium on a regular basis
Languages: Dutch (fluently) and French (fluently) spoken and written. English (very good).

Location

Preferable the candidate lives in the area of North France. But if you think you are the perfect match and living elsewhere, please apply anyway.

What do we offer?

We offer an excellent package of primary and secondary terms of employment with interesting education and development options. You will be part of an enthusiastic team with a lot of humour and drive. Room for own initiatives and responsibilities with the backup of a helpful team.

Who are we?

Van der Valk Solar Systems is one of the fastest growing companies in the solar industry. A young and dynamic team that focuses entirely on the development and production of mounting systems for solar panels on pitched roofs, flat roofs and cable management. Van der Valk Solar Systems also has an office and warehouse in the UK and Sweden and an office in Spain. We are part of Van der Valk Systemen, a worldwide household name in the field of innovative systems since 1963. High-quality products are developed and produced here at our 35.000 m2 business complex, using modern machinery and the latest technologies.

How to apply?

If you are interested in learning more, please send your CV and motivation in English to [email protected] or fill in the form below: