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Account Manager Defence

Hybrid in Kinderdijk·Full-time·Added 8 months ago

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Royal IHC

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Kinderdijk
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 10+ years

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 10 to 15 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrable work experience with the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Excellent network within COMMIT and DMI.
Strong communication and commercial skills.
Knowledge in the field of maritime technology (for example, shipbuilding, maintenance, or marine equipment).
Affinity with complex maritime projects and technology.
Entrepreneurial, result-oriented, and able to build bridges between government and the business community.
Excellent command of the Dutch language (oral and written).
Willingness to undergo a security clearance.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A salary between €8,500.- and €9,500.- gross per month, plus 8% holiday allowance.
Plenty of free time: 40 vacation days with full-time employment, with the option to buy or sell extra leave.
A profit-sharing scheme through which you share in the success of Royal IHC.
Flexible working: A home office allowance of € 2.45 p/day + a one-time € 750 to set up your workplace
Travel allowance of € 0.21 per kilometer for the days you travel to the office.
A solid pension scheme via PME.
Room to grow: many internal career opportunities and a training budget + access to our IHC Academy to stimulate your development.
Vitality and energy: unlimited exercise in our own fitness room.
Royal IHC takes care of things that you as an applicant would rather not deal with, but which are important. With disability insurance, partner pension, and the possibility to have extra healthcare costs reimbursed through our Social Fund.

The role

Vacancy: Account Manager Defence

Location: Kinderdijk

Do you want to apply your knowledge of the Royal Netherlands Navy to realize innovative maritime solutions?
Royal IHC is a global leader in designing and building ships, equipment, and executing maintenance projects for the maritime sector. For our Defence activities, we are looking for an experienced Account Manager Defence who connects the business community with the Royal Netherlands Navy.

What you'll do

As Account Manager Defence, you are the primary point of contact for our customers within the Royal Netherlands Navy. You understand their challenges and know how to translate them into solutions from the Royal IHC portfolio: from specialized equipment to complete ships and large-scale maintenance projects. You build sustainable relationships and contribute to strengthening the operational capabilities of the Navy.

You contribute directly to the deployability and effectiveness of the Royal Netherlands Navy. Through your knowledge and network, you ensure that innovative solutions from Royal IHC—from ships to specialized equipment—become available for critical operations and maintenance programs. You are the connecting link that ensures technology and practice come together, allowing the Navy to realize its strategic goals and keeping the Netherlands safe at sea.

Core tasks

Developing and maintaining a strong network within the Royal Netherlands Navy, with a focus on COMMIT and DMI.
Identifying opportunities and translating them into concrete projects and quotes.
Advising on the deployment of Royal IHC products and services to support the Navy.
Coordinating the commercial process in collaboration with internal teams.
Representing Royal IHC at relevant meetings and events.