Job number: 2008 - ACG/D
Situated: Germany
Contact: Micha Oudakker, M.Sc.

Our company
Noldus Information Technology develops professional software and instrumentation for observational and behavioral research for almost 20 years now. Our products enable the collection, analysis, management and presentation of behavioral, physiological and acoustical data. Scientists, engineers and practitioners use our products to study behavioral processes, automate measurements, improve the quality of their data, increase productivity, and make optimal use of human or animal resources. Applications are in biology, psychology, pharmacology, ergonomics and human factors. Universities, research institutes and companies in more than 75 countries use our systems. Noldus Information Technology operates from our head office in The Netherlands and branch offices across Europe and the United States. We currently employ approx. 75 people. Our company culture is based on enthusiasm, a pro-active approach and putting the customer first. The success of our company is to a large extent determined by the employees.  

The job
We have a challenging career opportunity open for an Account Manager for a region in Germany. Your main priorities are selling solutions and products for observational and behavioral research. Solutions can vary from advanced software to completely integrated data acquisition and analysis systems. You will be fully trained in the use of our products and specific technical details related to applications. After the initial training period in our head office in Wageningen (the Netherlands) you start working from an (home) address in Germany and you will become responsible for our customers in your region. You will travel frequently to research labs and scientific conferences to meet with scientists and explain how Noldus products can be used in their research. You advise new and existing clients on the use of our products in their research. Other responsibilities include prospecting, negotiating and closure of sales, conducting product demonstrations and training sessions, monitoring new developments and possibilities in the market.  

Your profile 

• You must have the ability and willingness to learn about the functionality of our products in a training period in our head office in Wageningen (the Netherlands)
• You have an understanding of the study of animal or human behavior in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, zoology, entomology, ergonomics or human-computer interaction
• You must be able to familiarize and identify with the problems of the end-user
• Relevant University education and technical experience (knowledge of PC hardware, Windows and application software)
• Enthusiasm, motivation and initiative
• Excellent communications skills
• Willingness to travel
• Experience with sales of complex products is desired, but not required  

We offer

• Working in a young dynamic and growing international company with unique products
• Challenging position
• An informal and positive working atmosphere
• Excellent possibilities for personal development
• A full benefits program with:  
  • A competitive compensation package which reflects the skill level and knowledge of the applicant
  • Profit sharing
  • Private pension plan
  • Flexible working hours  

Your response
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter as a Word attachment (attn: Nathalie Oostendorp) via email to jobs@noldus.nl. When responding, please refer to the job number V-2008-14. Please contact our regional sales manager, Mr. Micha Oudakker (phone +31-317-473300) if you have any questions about this position.

More information on our company and products can be found at http://www.noldus.com/.