Account Manager for the Marketing and Sales Department

Role Overview

As an account manager, you will be the connecting link between the Ministry of Defence and (potential) buyers of Ministry of Defence products. You will operate in a complex and international environment where legislation and regulations, commercial considerations and caution come together.

What You Will Do

You will actively explore the market, maintain worldwide contacts and map out sales opportunities. You will advise on the most suitable form of disposal, such as sale, donation or transfer. You will guide the process from A to Z: from market exploration and contract preparation to coordination with internal specialists and follow-up after completion.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be a strong conversation partner who easily switches between internal and external parties and keeps an overview in a dynamic environment. You will bring commercial insight, international cooperation and social responsibility together in a unique account management role within the Ministry of Defence.

Requirements

• HBO work and thinking level
• experience in technical and/or logistical areas
• experience with (international) negotiations and conversations with governments, companies and organizations
• commercial experience; experience with international commercial processes is a plus
• experience with working at (middle) management level
• it is a plus if you have experience with or within the Royal Navy

Benefits

• Individual choice budget (ICB) which consists of 16.33% of the gross annual salary
• pension scheme with the ABP
• monthly allowance for home-to-work travel or OV subscription with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands under favourable conditions