International account manager car lease

International account manager car lease at Athlon

International account manager car lease

You are the key player that will strengthen international customer relationships while leveraging analytical insights to support and improve Athlon’s position, in close collaboration with the local commercial teams. It is within reach with this full-time job as international account manager in Almere (Hybrid). We are Sales within Athlon. Getting you there.

Your road to success

Left or right, you are the linking pin between the country commercial teams and the international customers. You act as a key team member and report to the VP International Sales of Athlon International. You also work closely together with other functional disciplines, with the other local and international sales and account manager(s), as well as with divisional and business unit commercial leaders and other relevant stakeholders. You can do this as an international account manager with full focus on:

• building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with international customers, ensuring their needs are translated into tailored commercial proposals in close collaboration with local Athlon teams and partners.
• analyzing market and customer data to identify opportunities and translate these into structured action plans, balancing commercial potential with internal alignment.
• planning and coordinating international commercial initiatives with a clear, organized approach, working closely with cross-functional teams across different countries.
• maintaining active, trust-based communication with existing customers, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and continuously strengthening the partnership. effectively navigating internal organizational dynamics, aligning diverse stakeholder interests to drive common goals and create sustainable value.
• contributing to the development of Athlon’s international commercial strategy by integrating client insights, market trends, and internal considerations into a clear strategic direction.

Let’s talk Athlon

Hi there! We're Athlon. The international market leader in modern mobility solutions and part of the Mercedes-Benz Group. With a rich history of more than a hundred years, you can conclude that we have already covered the necessary kilometers. Do we take that lead for granted? Absolutely not. It makes us more ambitious to provide even better personal service to our customers. Together with around 1,700 colleagues, we are shaping sustainable mobility. We're proud of that. From vehicle leasing to fleet solutions and from electrification to contributions to the sharing economy.

Leave it to us

Put Athlon even better on the map with different relationships or prospects. That's what we stand for within the Sales domain. And we're good at it. The needs of customers change rapidly, we adapt with these changes. With pleasure, because thinking outside of the box is our second nature. Our working atmosphere can be best described as personal, committed and proud. You can tell this mainly from the way we work together. Do you have a question? Then there is always a colleague waiting for you who will help you. Also online.

An International account manager is the spider in the web between the actual customer and relevant stakeholders like all 10 Athlon countries, our Partners, but also the credit department, finance and legal. It is all about building relationships, managing expectations, and finding the optimal product offering within the products & services the Athlon countries and our Partners can provide.
Erik van der Werf, International Sales Director.

Motivation has four wheels

Become the best version of yourself. Very normal at Athlon, because all our colleagues run on a healthy dose of ambition. What do you take with you as international sales manager for 38 hours per week? Absolutely your outstanding communication and presentation skills, excellent project management skills and you are an authentic and value-driven bridge builder. You also have the drive to deliver best in class business performance and are passionate about the business of the customers as well as our own (eager to deliver win-win). In addition, you have:

• bachelor work- and thinking level.
• a background in Sales, preferably in leasing.
• high level negotiation skills and familiar with complex purchasing processes of internationally operating companies.
• understands and applies strategic and consultative selling.
• solid understanding of business drivers and excellent business development skills.
• spoken and written fluency of English is key. Any other language knowledge is a strong plus.
• knowledge of recent trends and evolutions in mobility solutions would be a plus.

Always on the move

Athlon is always on the move, just like you. To grow in our rapidly changing world, we are constantly looking at how you can get the best out of yourself every day. Creating an optimal workplace that fits you is an important part of this.

In addition to building an (international) career, as an international sales manager, based on 38 hours per week, you can count on a:

• gross yearly salary up to € 92.124,- (including holiday allowance and 13th month).
• employee budget of € 350,- gross per month. This is used, for example, mobility Policy, commuting km’s expenses, extra leave hours or monthly payment.
• (electric) lease car including an electric/fuel card.
• excellent pension scheme.
• potential bonus up to 10% of your annual salary including holiday allowance and 13th month (the bonus is 100% based on Mercedes-Benz company results).
• thirteenth month.
• holiday allowance of 8% and at least 26 vacation days.
• 12-month contract with the prospect of permanent employment.
• an extended working from home package.
• laptop and mobile phone.
• vitality plan.
• a relaxed working environment in a newly furnished office that is fully adapted to hybrid working. Our office is a place to connect and meet with a nice company restaurant, table tennis and table football competitions and sports facilities.
• regular team or company drinks, often combined with a (sport) activity in advance.
• Benefits at Work (you can save a lot of money thanks to nice discounts on fashion, electronics, days out and more).
• On behalf of all new hires two trees are planted by Trees for All. The first tree is planted in a sustainable forestry project abroad and the second tree is planted in our very own Athlon forest in The Netherlands. By planting trees, we help to make our planet green and healthy. As proof of our donation, you as our new colleague will receive a unique certificate.
• social involvement is important to us, therefore, you can spend two working days annually volunteering for a local charity. We facilitate this via our Social Impact platform, where you can participate in or initiate ideas for volunteer projects.
• Let’s OpenUp: for your mental well-being. At Athlon we believe it is important that you feel good mentally and that you can be the best version of yourself. That's why we work together with OpenUp, an online platform for mental well-being. Via this platform, you can talk to a psychologist unlimitedly and free of charge, practice mindfulness and work on your mental well-being at your own pace with, among other things, check-ins, online programs and master classes.

A seat for everyone

At Athlon we believe in a diverse workforce and that everyone deserve a seat at the table. If you bring something different, we highly encourage you to apply. We want to get to know you and see if we can facilitate your needs, so you can become a part of our team.

We are an inclusive employer and we take every opportunity to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. This includes providing training for all hiring managers to make sure they are recruiting in the right way. Therefore, please do not feel obligated to include photographs, your age/date of birth or gender on your CV.

Our values

• Integrity, Openness and Respect
• Inspired, Empowered and Diverse People
• Customer Focus
• Commitment to Excellence
• Financial & Social Responsibility
• Sustainability