Account Manager

Account Manager for SAPA Netherlands

Hydro Building Systems Netherlands BV is part of Hydro, a global leader in aluminium and sustainable building solutions. The team focuses on quality, sustainability and technology-driven products for the construction sector. To help grow SAPA in the Netherlands, they’re looking for an enthusiastic, commercially minded Account Manager. The job is full-time and onsite in Drunen, Netherlands (postal 5151 RW). It would suit someone who enjoys building strong relationships with contractors, developers, architects and consultants and who combines a client-focused approach with a talent for negotiating and closing deals.

Hydro Building Systems Netherlands is building on its aluminium expertise to deliver innovative solutions for the construction industry. This role sits at the heart of that effort, blending field visits with portfolio development and cross-functional collaboration to win and deliver projects across the country.

If you’re after a hands-on sales position that blends technical understanding with relationship management, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do Day To Day

You will manage and grow an existing customer portfolio while actively identifying new commercial opportunities across the Netherlands. You’ll regularly meet customers and prospects, cultivate long-term relationships and work closely with internal teams to provide professional customer support.

In practice, you’ll lead price, project and contract negotiations, translate market developments and customer needs into commercial actions, and take ownership of the results with proactive corrective steps when needed. You’ll collaborate with Customer Service, Operations, Technical Support and other internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and satisfaction on each project.

The Right Candidate For This Role

Must-have requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a commercial, economic, technical or construction-related field.
• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant commercial experience, ideally in a technical or construction-related environment.
• Affinity with technology, construction and aluminium.
• Commercial, customer-focused and results-oriented.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and self-motivated.
• Willing to visit customers and prospects throughout the Netherlands.
• Native-level Dutch and professional English.

Compensation And Practical Details For The Role

The role offers a competitive annual salary based on experience and expertise, plus an attractive commercial bonus. It is a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, and is onsite in Drunen. Travel across the Netherlands to visit customers is an expected part of the job. The role reports to the Sales Manager Netherlands and the company provides a solid benefits package to support both professional and personal needs.

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and expertise.
• Attractive commercial bonus.
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• 25 vacation days + 12 ATV days.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Company car in accordance with the applicable car policy.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Company-paid accident insurance.
• Mobile phone and business-related telephone costs covered by the company.

Location: Drunen, Netherlands. Work arrangement: onsite. Reports to: Sales Manager Netherlands. The role requires native Dutch and professional English language skills and involves travel across the Netherlands to engage with customers and prospects.

Tips For Your Application

Put your degree and your relevant commercial experience up front on your resume, and call out any work in a technical or construction setting. If you have experience in account management, explicitly describe the portfolio you managed and how you supported revenue or margins.

Demonstrate you can prove the must-have skills by sharing concrete examples of relationships you’ve built with contractors, developers, architects or consultants, and describing how you led price, project and contract negotiations in past roles.

Be ready to discuss how you work with internal teams such as Customer Service, Operations and Technical Support to win deals and deliver on promises. You should also be prepared to talk about how you stay informed about market developments and translate them into commercial actions.

Ask a smart question in your interview about the role’s growth opportunities in the Netherlands and how success is measured for the SAPA Netherlands portfolio this year, or about how internal teams partner with the Account Manager to drive results. A good question will show you’re thinking about long-term impact and collaboration.

How To Apply

Send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected].