Skills

Communication Creativity Negotiation Customer empathy Sales Social Media Project Management E-commerce Client Relationship

Job Specifications

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.

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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

About the Company

Acolad is a global leader in content and language solutions. Our mission is to empower organizations to be local anywhere by cleverly blending human creativity with technology. We started as a family business in France in 1995, growing into a global beacon of language and content innovation. Our strategic journey, marked by thoughtful acquisitions and a focus on core strengths, illustrates our commitment to excellence. Today, we are proud to be one of the few European-born companies among the top 10 Language Services leaders... Know more