As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
As Account Manager in you’re in charge of developing the long-term strategy for own accounts (within UK, Nordics) and orchestrating its execution by coordinating actions across departments and regions.You build deep, long-term relationships with own accounts by positioning oneself as a dedicated resource for these key accounts, committed to helping them solve their problems, realize their business goals, and achieve success.
Leverages the relationship to ensure sustainable added value to the accounts as well as Bekaert (in terms of top-line & bottom-line).
In the Business Development role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power transmission in the UK and Nordic regions. You will be responsible for identifying market trends, defining and contacting key stakeholders, and help developing and promoting innovative products and applications to increase value for final customers and grow business for Bekaert.
Though the location is mentioned as Bradford, GB but this is a fully remote role, based in the UK.
Essential skills & competencies
Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to collect, interpret, and analyse information from multiple sources to support sound decision-making.
Fluent in written and spoken English (Swedish or Norwegian is a strong advantage).
A collaborativeteam player who builds positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.
Willingness to travel across the UK and Nordic regions.
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers
Bekaert’s ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move, and to always do this in a way that is safe, smart, and sustainable. As a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Bekaert also applies its expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
