Senior Account Manager – Engineering (Ghent, Belgium) Location: Ghent | Multinational Engineering Group Full-time | Fast Track to Business Unit Manager & Beyond Up to €8,500 gross/month depending on experienceAre you ready to take the next big step in your engineering career — one that blends leadership, strategy, and people with a technical foundation?We’re hiring a Senior Account Manager to lead our operations in Ghent for a multinational engineering business active across Belgium, the Netherlands, and broader Europe. With over 130 employees in Belgium alone, we combine the best of both worlds: technical consultancy and high-end machine building. This dual focus keeps the work dynamic, challenging, and full of opportunity.With the recent departure of the local Business Manager, this is a high-impact role with real autonomy and visibility — offering a clear pathway toward Business Unit Manager and potentially up to C-level leadership within our international group. What You’ll Do:Lead and grow the Ghent business unit — managing operations, clients, consultants, and project deliveryBe the face of the company for your region: manage client relationships, pitch new business, and ensure delivery excellenceMake key hiring decisions, lead interviews, and shape your own teamDevelop and execute sales and growth strategies while staying close to the technical sideCollaborate across Belgian and European offices, with regular exposure to other business units and leadership teamsBe part of shaping the future — both locally and at group level What You Bring:A technical background in electro-mechanical engineering or similar (must-have)Experience in sales, account management, or project leadership in a technical context10+ years of experience, ideally 15–20, with a strong foundation in engineeringFluent in Dutch, with English and French as strong assetsA people-first mindset — you enjoy mentoring, leading, and building strong teamsEntrepreneurial spirit with the ambition to move into senior leadership/C-level roles over time Why Join Us?Be part of a stable, growing multinational with multiple offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, and across EuropeLead a business unit with real influence and autonomyExposure to both consultancy and machine-building projectsStep into a strategic leadership role with fast-track potential to Business Unit Manager and beyondWork with a talented, passionate team in a culture that values people and performanceCompetitive salary package up to €8,500 gross/month, based on experienceIf you're looking for more than just another job — if you're looking for real leadership, real impact, and real growth — then we’d love to meet you.Apply now and take your career to the next level with a business that’s built for the future.