Accountmanager DACH

Company Description Western Sealtech engineers precision elastomer sealing solutions for critical applications where reliability is essential. For over five decades, the company has partnered with engineers, OEMs, and procurement teams to solve sealing challenges ranging from standard to highly specialized requirements. With more than 150 specialists supporting customers across three continents, Western Sealtech is known for deep technical expertise, responsive engineering support, and long-term customer partnerships. Its core product lines include inflatable seals, extruded seals, custom moulded seals, and actuator diaphragms, backed by application engineering from prototype to production and broad material expertise in elastomer compounds. The company values accessibility and practical collaboration, encouraging customers to reach out directly to discuss sealing needs.

Role Description The Accountmanager DACH role is a full-time hybrid position based in Breda, with flexibility for some work from home. In this role, the individual manages and grows customer relationships across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), acting as the primary contact for engineers, OEMs, and procurement teams. Day-to-day tasks include developing sales plans, identifying new business opportunities, handling inquiries, preparing quotations, and following up on proposals. The Accountmanager collaborates closely with technical and engineering teams to translate customer requirements into tailored sealing solutions and ensures smooth coordination from prototype to production. The role also involves regular customer visits, participation in industry events, monitoring market developments, and maintaining accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management or technical sales, ideally within industrial, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong commercial skills, including customer relationship building, negotiation, and opportunity development.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and collaborate effectively with engineers on application-focused solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in English; business-level proficiency in German is highly desirable, additional DACH languages are a plus.
• Comfort working in a hybrid setup from Breda, with willingness to travel regularly within the DACH region.
• Self-directed work style, resilience, and a service-oriented mindset focused on long-term customer partnerships.