Account manager Job Barneveld Gelderland Netherlands,Sales

Commercially minded, love talking to customers and get a buzz from turning opportunities into results? At Lightr you’ll have the room to follow up your own customers and leads, have the conversations and move deals forward.

32–40 hours Full-time, flexible working hours

Barneveld Hybrid: some working from home

Path to permanent 12 months, with a view to a permanent contract

What does Lightr do?

Lightr helps companies stand out with genuinely handwritten direct mail. Our writing robots write cards with a real pen, for lead generation, more reviews, onboarding, customer retention and other campaigns. So you’ll work with lots of different companies, campaigns and commercial challenges.

What will you be doing?

You get plenty of freedom in how you go about it. Think a call will work better than an email? Then pick up the phone. Think a lead needs something else first? Then you take care of it.

Calling leads Calling and following up new and existing leads.

Asking the right questions Finding out what a customer is really looking for.

Following up quotes Moving quotes and open opportunities along.

Getting customers started Helping new customers with their first campaign.

Bringing ideas Proposing suitable campaigns and applications.

Closing deals Managing your own pipeline and, of course, closing deals.

Close to customers and close to the company.

You can move quickly, try out ideas and see straight away what works. Got a good idea for a smarter approach to sales? You don’t have to go through three layers of management first. You’ll have room to keep getting better at sales and to help shape how sales develops at Lightr.

Quick decisions, no red tape
Direct influence on how we approach sales
A variety of customers and campaigns

Who’s a good fit for this role?

You don’t need to be a seasoned account manager. Experience helps, but attitude matters more to us.

A natural communicator You find it easy to connect with people and enjoy picking up the phone.

Curious You’re curious and ask good follow-up questions.

Spots opportunities You spot opportunities and act on them.

Takes ownership You like taking responsibility and keeping track of the bigger picture.

Eager to grow You want to grow in sales.

Team player You enjoy working in a small team where everyone’s within easy reach.

What do you get?

Freedom Lots of freedom and responsibility in your work.

Development Room to grow your commercial skills.

Flexible hours Flexible working hours and some working from home.

Travel expenses A travel allowance.

Friday afternoon drinks With a small team in Barneveld.