Account Executive (m/f/d) Region BENELUX

Job description

**Start your career with an innovative company with a global presence** IKA is the place where people turn visions in laboratory and analytical technology, process engineering, bioprocessing, and electric vehicle battery solutions into reality. We are a future-proof, internationally active family-owned company with a strong team spirit. Founded in 1910, IKA quickly became the global market leader in laboratory technology as well as dispersing, stirring, and kneading equipment. Today, we employ nearly 1,000 people across 16 locations on five continents. We are currently seeking a motivated **Account Executive, Enterprise for Laboratory- and Analytical Technologies** for the region **Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg**to join our global sales team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and building strong customer relationships in the Benelux region. If you are passionate about science, technology and customer success, we’d love to hear from you! **Your Responsibilities:** - Managing and expanding the existing customer base in your sales territory - Providing professional advice and selling our diverse portfolio of laboratory and analytical instruments - Conducting product demonstrations and marketing events at customer sites or at our headquarters in Staufen - Planning, organizing, and executing your own table-top shows, as well as organizing in-house exhibitions and participating in international trade fairs - Continuously monitoring the market and competitors to identify new business opportunities - Regular team reporting and maintaining and updating customer data in the CRM system **Your Profile:** - Completed degree in natural sciences (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology) or a comparable technical qualification - Ideally 1–2 years of professional experience in direct sales, preferably in the laboratory or analytical industry - Excellent English and Dutch language skills, both written and spoken - Strong communication and negotiation skills, paired with a confident and professional demeanor - High level of self-motivation, goal orientation, and a structured working style - Solution-oriented thinking and strong customer focus - A valid driver’s license is essential - Proficient in using Windows and common MS Office applications - Residence in or around Antwerp, or willingness to relocate there **Why IKA?** We are a family-owned company with strong growth and a secure future, committed to social responsibility in our local community. At our headquarters in Staufen, you can expect an exciting role within a trusting and highly collaborative work environment. **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives - Opportunities for professional growth and development - A key role in a globally recognized company with innovative products - A supportive and collaborative team environment *Further benefits will be gladly discussed during a personal meeting*