Company Description Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development.
To strengthen its sales department, ARHS Group, part of Accenture, is seeking an experienced Sales Account Manager with a strong track record working with European Agencies and organizations relying on funding from the European Institutions.
You will be responsible for a defined subset of the EU institutional market and will play a key role in shaping and executing ARHS Group’s strategic account plans for Agencies, Directorates, and executive bodies operating under European Commission funding frameworks.
Strategic Sales & Account Development
Actively contribute to the strategic growth plan for ARHS’s EU institutional market, identifying high-potential programmes aligned with digital transformation, cloud adoption, data management, cyber security, and emerging technologies.
Drive and execute sales plans under existing and future framework contracts, ensuring strong connection with European Commission funding cycles (e.g., Account Planning & Forecasting
Lead the development of the ARHS account plan for the assigned Agencies, ensuring accurate forecasting, structured reporting, and continual pipeline growth.
Identify opportunities arising from annual or multiannual Work Programmes, procurement forecasts, and EC budget lines relevant to EU Agencies.
Originate and qualify leads and opportunities via networking, established relationships, events, social channels, and proactive market intelligence.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-level stakeholders, Heads of Unit, Agency operational leaders, procurement officers, and framework contract governance teams.
Sales Execution
Drive the full sales lifecycle: early qualification, need analysis, shaping of opportunities, team coordination, financial structuring, and closure.
Coordinate with ARHS technical leaders and subject matter experts to craft competitive proposals, ensuring alignment with EC ,Agency procurement standards.
Lead or contribute to RFP responses across framework contracts such as DIGIT-TM, DIGIT-TM II, FWC Cloud, FWC Data Management, cybersecurity frameworks, or Agency-specific procurements.
Customer Relationship Management
Promote ARHS’s capabilities in modern software engineering, cloud, managed services, data solutions, and digital transformation, ensuring visibility and trust across EU institutions.
Represent ARHS in key Agency events, info sessions, industry days, and EC-driven consultations related to upcoming procurements.
Extensive sales experience in IT services, with at least 3 years in a sales leadership role.
~5+ years of experience working directly with EU Agencies or EC-funded bodies, with a deep understanding of procurement mechanisms, framework contracts, and multiannual budget cycles.
~ Solid track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a competitive, framework-driven environment.
~ Experience selling IT solutions such as cloud, application development, data platforms, cybersecurity, and managed services.
~ Fluency in English ; French or Dutch is a strong advantage. Additional EU languages would be considered an asset.
Flexible working arrangements: remote option, adaptable schedules and client-site opportunities.
Inclusive and diverse culture with international teams, recognition programs, and community events.
Cutting-edge digital collaboration tools and access to ARHS’s expertise networks to support your success.
WHAT´S IN IT FOR YOU?
Benefit from a convenient meal allowance provided through a ticket restaurant card.
Continue to grow with us through in-house training sessions and a wide range of online learning opportunities.