Vacancies Account Manager ABS
About The Position
AkzoNobel is a leading company in the paints and coatings industry, with a strong presence in over 150 countries. The Vehicle Refinishes business unit, specifically the ABS department in Zaventem, is looking for an Account Manager ABS Belgium to join their commercial team. This role involves representing a network of 50 independent car repair shops (ABS network) and engaging with clients such as insurance companies, brokers, fleet managers, and leasing companies to increase the volume of claims directed to the network members. The Account Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with these clients, supporting network members in their client interactions, attending networking events, monitoring tenders and public procurement related to car body repairs, and identifying potential new members for the network. The position reports to the Business Manager of ABS.
Requirements
- Experience in the damage repair, insurance/lease, or automotive sector, OR a bachelor's/master's degree in an economic/commercial field.
- Sales talent with enthusiasm, strong organizational skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and competitiveness.
- Ability to spot commercial opportunities, establish new contacts quickly, and negotiate at various levels.
- A healthy balance between farming (long-term relationship building) and hunting (prospecting).
- Perfect command of spoken and written French and Dutch.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
- Representing a group of 50 independent car repair shops within the ABS network.
- Seeking and visiting clients (insurers, brokers, fleet managers, leasing companies) to convince them of the added value of the ABS network and increase the volume of claims to network members.
- Concluding cooperation agreements with clients and maintaining strong relationships through regular contact.
- Supporting network members in their contact and relationship with local/regional clients across Belgium.
- Attending networking events to expand the contact network.
- Monitoring public tenders and bids related to car body repair.
- Identifying and bringing in potential new members to help expand the network.
- Reporting to the Business Manager of ABS.
Benefits
- Contract of indefinite duration.
- Market-conform salary.
- Extralegal benefits including a company car, laptop, and mobile phone.
- Hospitalization and group insurance.
- 18 ADV days (days off in lieu of overtime).
- Other benefits specific to the chemical sector.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
