Job Description Account Executive Job Location: Amstelveen, Netherlands \| Boulogne, France \| Bruxelles, Belgium \| Lisbon, Portugal \| Madrid, Spain \| Milan, Italy Contract type: Permanent Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting\-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1995, the group is present in 22 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 1\.600 employees supported by a network of \+10\.000 linguists around the world. At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed. Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands. Check out Our brand video to learn more about us! **About the role** ------------------ Join an international company that is transforming the translation and technology services industry. With a dynamic team, a generous commission structure, and a truly global culture, this is your chance to grow your career in an ambitious, high\-energy environment. We are looking for a motivated Account Executive to join our team in either our Belgian or French office (location negotiable) and take ownership of a portfolio of Belgian clients. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ **New Clients** * **Analyze prospect** needs to deliver tailored, compelling proposals. * **Negotiate terms and conditions** to secure mutually beneficial agreements. * Work closely with **SDRs** to identify and pursue new opportunities within key accounts. **Existing Clients** * **Manage the full client relationship lifecycle** —from closing opportunities to invoicing. * Provide ongoing **client consulting, guidance, and solution recommendations** . * Conduct **quarterly business reviews** with strategic decision\-makers. * Ensure contract deployment and manage responses to RFPs. * **Coordinate and monitor ongoing client projects** with the Project Management team. * Build strong, long\-term relationships through **consistent communication** (email, phone, social media, conferences, and tradeshows). * **Monitor service quality** and ensure client satisfaction. * Drive revenue growth through **upselling, cross\-selling, and proactive account development** . **Requirements** ---------------- * Excellent command of **Dutch** (Flemish) **\& French** (written and spoken) * At least **2 years of experience in B2B sales** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent * Proven track record in negotiation and fast deal\-closing * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations * Experience in fast\-paced, high\-energy environments Experience in selling services or software, especially in e\-commerce or tech, is a plus. * Ideal Personal Attributes * Strong sales mindset and excellent interpersonal skills * A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment * Positive, proactive, and rigorous in your approach * Takes initiative and steps confidently outside of the comfort zone * Great listener with the ability to build trust through smart, persuasive recommendations * Skilled in negotiation and using a variety of sales tools * Able to adapt communication to different audiences * Engaging conversation leader with strong customer empathy **Benefits** ------------ Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.