Who we are
As experts in safety and well-being, we protect over 1,000,000 people in Belgium, the Netherlands and France each and every day. We believe in a world where every worker can perform his or her mob safely and comfortably and get back home healthy and well in the evening. Vandeputte employees go the extra mile to be able to do this every day.
As an organisation, we want to provide a safe working environment for our colleagues so you can be who you are and become who you want to be – an environment where growth, learning and entrepreneurship are encouraged.
Vandeputte Safety Experts is looking for an Account Manager for Fire Brigade and Police, Flanders
What we expect from you
As an Account Manager for Government Customers, you will be geared primarily to ‘the people who protect other people,’ including the police, fire brigade, hospitals, and defence. You will focus on advising and selling safety solutions to government customers with existing or potential agreements. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing customers (70%) as well as prospecting for new customers (30%). Your customers are located in Flanders and the Dutch-speaking part of Brussels. With your strong customer and market orientation, you will succeed in achieving our ambitious growth objectives. You will work closely with colleagues from Sales, Marketing, Supply, and Logistics. You will report to the Sales Manager for Government.
You will approach your customers as a safety expert and engage in discussions on how to minimise existing safety risks. In your existing customer portfolio, you will seize opportunities for up- and cross-selling. It is important to understand clearly your customer's needs at all times and draw on your experience to come up with creative solutions. You will work closely with an experienced Customer Service colleague and, by extension, the commercial back-office team.
You have a strong growth mindset and succeed in achieving or exceeding the sales target. You will report regularly to the Sales Manager for Government. Your characteristic features include active participation in sales meetings, excellent relationships with your colleagues, and other people in the organisation.
What you bring
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Ideally, you are centrally located in Flanders
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You have at least 5 years of successful work experience and are familiar with government customers
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With your commercial mindset, you analyse the customer's needs and get energy from devising solutions in the form of products and services that add value for the customer
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Some knowledge of our extensive range of personal protective equipment (PPE) would be a plus
What Vandeputte has to offer?
You will be part of an exciting, international environment where well-being and results go hand in hand. You are definitely not just a number here. Vandeputte Safety is a dynamic company with a flat structure where you have the space to develop, take control of your career, and bring your strengths to bear. You will be immersed in the organisational culture, contributing autonomously in a responsible manner. Trust is the starting point for a fine cooperation.
Furthermore, you can count on a comprehensive package including a well-deserved salary, company car, meal allowance, access to an e-learning platform, and group and hospitalisation insurance. You will be in an informal and friendly working atmosphere and report to a superior who trusts you. Our modern headquarters in Boechout will be your home base, where the coffee is always ready, with a smile. Working from home is also possible.
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Would you like to be part of our family and take on the challenge of protecting 1,000,000 people each and every day? Introduce yourself by email and send your CV to jobs@vdp.com