Account Manager

• 36 – 40 hours per week
• Start date: 1st of December
• Fluent in English & Dutch
• Based in The Netherlands
• EU working permit

Help us protect our oceans and rivers from plastic pollution by getting Bubble Barrier projects off the ground. As an Account Manager at The Great Bubble Barrier, you will be working within the Business Development team to pull in new projects.

Why we exist
Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem. Even with an advanced waste management infrastructure, canals and rivers still show a significant pollution with plastics. That’s why we created The Great Bubble Barrier. Our mission is to stop plastic pollution in rivers and canals before it reaches our oceans… with bubbles! By recovering plastic debris early on, we minimise its negative impact on the environment. Joining The Great Bubble Barrier means you’ll be joining our fight for cleaner rivers and oceans.

What will you do
As an Account Manager, you are responsible for bringing in new Bubble Barrier projects. You will be actively looking for new clients and project partners as well as follow up on incoming requests. You maintain an overview of all current leads, follow them up using our sales process and you are only satisfied when there is a signature for a new project. You convert interested parties into active clients and project partners for the realisation of large water infrastructure projects. You independently negotiate contracts and adapt to the client needs within our company guidelines and values to convince them to commit to real impact.

You will be supported by the Business Development team and share a weekly update on progress and strategic plans. Together with your Marketing & Communication colleagues, you ensure that our mission reaches potential clients. You will also get in touch with our engineers to assess whether locations are suitable for a Bubble Barrier. The entire team works closely together for our common mission: to stop plastic from reaching our oceans.

Your Responsibilities

Lead generation

• Find new potential clients, both governmental and commercial
• Define approaches to get to the right targeted decision makers and execute your plan
• Proactive reach outs: rather call 10 active leads today than schedule a meeting to assess the plan of action again

Handle and assess new business inquiries

• Gather all relevant information from the interested party
• Find out intentions and explore possibilities to work together

Account management

• Share key information at the right time
• Manage stakeholder related to the different accounts

Sales strategy

• Explore areas of improvement and opportunity
• Document different steps and update the sales process

Progress management

• Track progress, share upcoming plans, challenges, and results with the team
• Seamlessly switch between different task/stakeholders
• Set priorities and maintain an overview, even in complex situations

Skills & requirements

• HBO/WO with a sales focus, such as a master’s in Business administration, Economics or NIMA/SMA Sales-A or B.
• 2-5 years relevant work experience
• Excellent Dutch and English (both written and verbal), French or German is a bonus
• Team player: Share the successes and challenges with the team
• Independent worker: structured and coordinated way of working – you can keep yourself and others to deadlines
• Critical thinker & diplomat
• Understand and be sensitive about the different interests of various parties
• Spontaneously adjust your presentation towards your audience
• Affinity with ocean health, sustainability and/or preventing plastic pollution
• Working from the Netherlands

What we offer

We are a young and fast-growing start-up dedicated to improving our rivers and oceans’ health. You’ll be joining us in our mission, working in a fun environment with a team of passionate and talented people.

• Salary indication: 2800 – 3500 euros gross for 40 hours/week, plus holiday allowance of 8%
• 20 holidays + 5 company closing days (based on 40h/week)
• Travel cost compensation (public transport)
• Flexible work hours / working remotely possible
• Room for your ideas/creativity
• Free lunch, social drinks, and team events

As a social enterprise, our profits are directly invested back into our mission and the salary offered may not reflect those of commercial entity.

The Great Bubble Barrier is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity, regardless of sex, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be based on applicant’s merits and abilities.

How to apply

Would this volunteer position suit you? Send us your resume and cover letter (in Dutch or English) to hr@thegreatbubblebarrier.com

Questions?

Visit our website for more information on The Great Bubble Barrier or get in touch at hr@thegreatbubblebarrier.com