Key Account EU Sales Manager

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

The ATKORE Vergokan Group, headquartered in Oudenaarde, is a market leader in the production and sale of standard and custom-made solutions in the field of cable support systems for applications in industry and building technology. We are a rapidly growing company currently operating mainly in Europe.

Since October 2018, we are part of ATKORE, a US-based listed group specialized in Electrical, Safety and Infrastructure.

ATKORE operates with a successful business system, allowing the group to grow emphasizing our values: Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Key Account EU Sales Manager to drive the commercial development of our key accounts cross-country Europe. This role is essential in strengthening long-term customer relationships and international strategic projects, in close collaboration with our Customer Service team and across the various brands of the Atkore Group.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in key account management, excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and a strong commercial mindset. You are passionate about customer success and thrive in a dynamic international environment.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and grow the customer and distributor base for key accounts across Europe.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Service to ensure high customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Support the development of complex or large-scale projects with different stakeholders.
• Conduct customer visits and organize client meetings.
• Follow up on quotations and actively prospect for new projects with existing and potential key accounts.
• Participate in trade fairs in collaboration with Marketing.
• Share market intelligence and competitor insights with the sales team.
• Prepare sales budgets in coordination with the Sales & Marketing Director.
• Manage net price lists and calculate RFK net prices for customers.
• Approve project discounts within agreed levels.

What you’ll bring:

• Technical Bachelor degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar commercial role.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Core values: Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Excellence.
• Behavioral competencies: Initiative, Entrepreneurship, Problem Analysis, Written and Oral Communication, Listening, Presentation, Negotiation, Flexibility

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Understand our key account strategy and customer landscape.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key clients.
• Contribute to ongoing project development and sales activities.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Take ownership of strategic key accounts and related projects.
• Actively contribute to trade fairs and marketing initiatives.
• Provide insights and feedback to improve customer experience.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Lead complex sales projects independently.
• Drive growth in key accounts through strategic planning and execution.
• Be a key contributor to Atkore’s commercial success in Europe.

What does Atkore have to offer you?

• Make an impact in a company that combines the agility of a small-scale organization with the solid backing of a U.S.-based holding.
• A leading role in shaping the future of our key account strategy within a collaborative team.
• A varied, full-time job with responsibility in an international environment.
• Hybrid working with a thorough onboarding period in our Oudenaarde office.
• Opportunities for technical and personal development training.
• A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, supplemented with holiday pay, year-end bonus, incentive bonus, company car, and communication tools.

We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Do you see yourself in this position? Don't hesitate and apply today!

Send an email to nvandaele@atkore.com (+32 (0) 497 44 23 63) or idewilde@atkore.com (+32 (0) 472 38 24 33).