Account Executive International

Do you want to work on sustainability at the boardroom level? Are you a born communicator with well-developed cultural feelers? Do you know how to convert commercial strategies into concrete actions? Then we have a great opportunity for you to conquer the world with us.

Our client is the market leader in strengthening the sustainability of buildings and homes. They accomplish this goal by instructing as many companies as possible on how to improve the energy efficiency and carbon footprint of their buildings, as well as their positive impact on human health. Through their digital tools and consulting, they have had a big impact on the energy transition of more than 100,000 workplaces. They are active in seven countries and currently further expanding their software and services internationally. Among their clients are AMC, ING Bank, Van Gogh Museum, ABN AMRO, Nuon, SNS Bank, and Rijksvastgoedbedrijf.

This company, which began as a consultancy, has turned its successful expertise with more than 30,000 buildings into accessible online tools. Anyone can now increase the sustainability of their own buildings with their own suppliers, contractors, and banks. As a result, the entire construction sector is now able to become more sustainable itself. Our client has grown from a scale of greening 2,000 buildings per year to over 400,000 buildings per year.

As Account Executive, you are responsible for maintaining and expanding the company’s B2B customer portfolio. You are involved and in control of the whole process, from the initial pitch to the drafting of cooperation proposals to its signing. You and your colleagues design unique solutions for customers abroad, and you are ultimately in charge of procuring the contract. Every year our client launches in new countries and onboards new partners. With an entrepreneurial eye, you look at your own time and the opportunities in the market to determine where you can make the most impact. You will collaborate directly with experts within the organisation in the areas of sustainability, energy saving, data consulting, and software development. At this company you can contribute to a better world while expanding your network and your skills in the fields of sustainability, real estate, and finance.

Your responsibilities include:

• Maintaining client relationships at the finance, real estate and corporate levels;

• Translating software and services into a custom solution for your clients;

• Final responsibility for the commercial process, from pitch to signature;

• Identifying, developing and capitalising on new opportunities; identifying, cultivating and converting new clients;

• Developing new market segments.

• You are a driven, entrepreneurial and ambitious go-getter;

• The importance of sustainability is a no-brainer for you;

• You are communicative and professional;

• 5-10 years of experience in business development, consultancy, sales, partnerships, etc;

• Experience in real estate, finance, sustainability, energy or software is a plus;

• Excellent command of English; additional language is a plus;

• Able to travel to Naarden several times a week (work is flexible, but working together in person is valued!)

Our client’s working environment is driven, collegial, result-oriented and informal. They are big fans of flexible working. Attention to personal development is an important part of your growth and one that our client wants to encourage. They want to work with the best people. Team members chart their own growth path and can participate financially in the company. The company’s partners are in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the United States, Australia, and soon many more countries that will become part of your working area.