International Account Manager

Role Overview
As an International Account Manager at VS Technology Europe, you will support growth across the EMEA region by combining business development, market research, and account management. You will work closely with the sales and technical teams to develop new opportunities and support existing customers.

Based in our Amsterdam Zuid-Oost office, this role offers hands‑on international sales experience within a highly technical and fast‑growing environment.

About us
VS Technology is a Japanese lens manufacturer for the machine vision market. Colleagues and customers from all over the world require different approaches, therefore makes every day different. Our Amsterdam based office is working on the EMEA region and is a part of VST Group. English is our main language and our Head Quarter is based in Tokyo.

About you
You are an early-career professional (0–5 years of experience preferred) looking to build a long-term career in international sales and account management within a technical environment.

You may have gained initial experience through internships, commercial support roles, customer service, inside sales, or analytical positions. Previous sales experience is an advantage but not required — a strong commercial mindset, analytical thinking, and proactive attitude are essential.

You are:

Based in or willing to relocate to the Amsterdam area

Commercially minded and curious about international markets

Proactive, structured, and comfortable taking initiative

Confident communicating with customers across different countries

Comfortable working with data, CRM systems, and follow-up processes

Motivated to grow into a fully independent account manager role over time

You are eager to learn, willing to take responsibility step by step, and excited to contribute to a small but fast-growing European team within an international Japanese group.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
Business Development & Market Expansion

Identify and pursue new opportunities across EMEA

Conduct market research and competitor analysis

Support sales campaigns and market expansion initiatives

Account Management

Maintain regular contact with existing customers

Support quotations, pricing discussions, and negotiations

Monitor pipeline and ensure timely follow-up

Act as first point of contact for customer inquiries

Coordinate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions

Maintain accurate records and forecasts in Salesforce

Support preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports

Work closely with colleagues across Europe and international branches

Contribute to sales meetings and pipeline discussions

Represent the company at trade fairs and customer events when required

Requirements

Bachelor degree (commercial or equivalent)

0–5 years of relevant experience preferred

Based in or willing to relocate to Amsterdam (or surrounding)

Fluent in English, additional European language is considered a bonus

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Hiring Process
Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and efficient, while giving both you and our team the opportunity to get to know each other.

Send a short motivation video or written statement to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Initial online interview

2nd interview in-person- depending on location this can also be online

3rd and final interview in-person interview including short candidate presentation

Offer, reference check, and contract signing

Friday 20th March and all motivations are to be submitted by Sunday 22nd March.

If you have any questions related to the role or the hiring process, feel free to reach out to our hiring team by emailing:

Due to the expected high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within one week of submitting your application, please assume that we have moved forward with other candidates.

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