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HaikuTech Europe BV

HaikuTech designs, develops, sells, installs and services advanced equipment and manufacturing lines for Multilayer Ceramics and SOFC/SOEC Fuel Cell Technology worldwide. The company operates in attractive growth markets such as energy transition and clean hydrogen. Leading international companies rely on HaikuTech for its innovative technology, technical expertise and reliable service.
To support its international growth, HaikuTech is looking for an:

                          International Account Manager
           Entrepreneurial | Ownership | Customer Focus | Ambitious | Flexible | International

THE POSITION
As International Account Manager, you are responsible for developing and maintaining long-term relationships with international customers and partners.
You understand customer needs, identify business opportunities and translate these into solutions together with HaikuTech’s technical specialists. You manage your accounts independently and contribute directly to the company’s international growth.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop international key accounts, customers and partners.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with decision makers and technical stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities within existing and new accounts.
• Manage the sales process from first contact through quotation, negotiation and closing.
• Translate customer needs and market developments into commercial opportunities.
• Work closely with engineering, project management and other internal teams.
• Represent HaikuTech at customer visits, trade fairs and international industry events.
• Monitor markets, competitors and technological developments.
• Contribute to sales targets and the continued growth of HaikuTech.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or Master level, preferably in a Chemical Engineering or Material Science.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in international B2B sales, account management or business development.
• Experience with complex technical products, equipment or projects is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial, communication and negotiation skills.
• Good technical understanding and genuine interest in technology.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally, approximately 30–40%.
• Able to work independently and take ownership.

PERSONAL PROFILE
You are a commercially driven, entrepreneurial and relationship-oriented professional who enjoys international business and technology.
You are:

• A strong communicator and listener.
• Customer focused and consultative.
• Independent, proactive and decisive.
• Analytical, practical and result oriented.
• Comfortable working with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Flexible and willing to travel internationally.

HAIKUTECH
HaikuTech offers an informal and entrepreneurial working environment within a small, flat and international organization. You will have the freedom to develop your own accounts and markets and make a visible contribution to the company’s growth.
HaikuTech is based in Maastricht, the balcony of Europe, with an additional sales office in Miami.

INTERESTED?
Do you enjoy combining international business, technology and customer relationships in an entrepreneurial environment?
Limbourg & Partners takes care of the recruitment and pre-selection.For more information, contact Harry Kikken, Managing Director, at +31 (0)43 3585432
Please apply for this position via our website: www.limbourg.eu. Please include a short motivation letter with your application.