Global Coordination Center executive
Does the coordination of commercial activities, implementations and International tenders make your heart beat faster? It is within the reach with this full-time job as Global Coordination Center Executive in Machelen. We are International Sales within Athlon. Getting you there.
Your road to success
Left or right, you coordinate all international commercial activities such as the coordination and consolidation of International Tenders, onboarding of International Customers, providing extensive fleet reporting and other administrative report. In addition, you act as the expert and go-to point for Athlon countries and partners when it comes to information related to International Sales and Customers. You can do this as a Global Coordination Center (GCC) Executive with full focus:
1. Successfully manage the coordination of international tenders and RFP responses, together with the International New Business Development Manager and local counterparts.
2. Structuring and coordinating complex cross-border requests, issues, etc.
3. Collect, analyze and produce high level international customer reporting.
4. Offer overall administrative support for the International Commerce team with Business Planning, KPI metrics, conversion analyses etc.
5. Work closely together with the customer and key-contacts in the countries to onboard International Customers.
6. Work in close communication with: international NBD’s, relevant local staff, international AM’s.
7. Continuously grow knowhow in a fast moving and complex business environment.
8. Ad hoc project management.
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
The Global Coordination Center (GCC) is an integral part of Athlon’s International Commerce team. We provide essential support to Sales and Account Directors, ensuring that international commercial activities are executed smoothly and efficiently. From coordinating tenders and onboarding customers to delivering high-level reporting, our team plays a key role in enabling cross-border success. We operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where collaboration and precision are vital. Our mission is to empower international commercial success by ensuring that every process, report, and interaction contributes to a smooth and professional customer experience.
"As the backbone of the international commerce team the GCC ensure’s smooth daily operations and exceptional customer support. They excel in tender coordination, customer implementation and continuous improvement to meet evolving mobility needs. Join us and become a vital part of a team that keeps everything running seamlessly.” - Sylvie Verboomen – International Account 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 Global Coordination Center Executive? Absolutely your excellent planning skills, as well as your persistence and communication skills. You have a high interest in data and benchmarking analysis, and have a customer focus with a commercial mindset. You are able to work in an international and cross functional team with a high level of energy and drive to succeed and you describe yourself as a self-starter. In addition, you have/are:
9. a Bachelor’s Degree of (commercial/economical/financial education/…) or equivalent through experience.
10. advanced knowledge of all common MS Office tools, high level of Excel.
11. fluent in English (written, spoken and presentation) with other European languages as an advantage.
12. any experience with a common ERP/CRM package is a plus.
13. prepared to travel sporadically.
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 a Global Coordination Center Executive you can count on a:
14. gross yearly salary up to €60.453,- (including holiday allowance and 13th month).
15. Home office allowance of 20 euros per month.
16. 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).
17. Thirteenth month.
18. Holiday allowance.
19. 20 vacation days per year (based on a 39.17-hour workweek).
20. 7 ADV (Additional Days Off) days per year (based on a 39.17-hour workweek).
21. Meal vouchers (7 euro per worked day with a personal contribution of 1.12 euro).
22. Eco-vouchers (250 euro per year).
23. Pension, with a personal contribution of 1.33%.
24. Hospitalization insurance.
25. Laptop, headset, and mobile phone.
26. Free fruit in the office.
27. Free flu vaccine and biennial free medical check-up (blood test + heart examination).
28. Free car wash at the office.
29. Free use of electric bike at the office and 2 days per year free use of a delivery van.
30. Bicycle allowance.
31. Benefits at Work (you can save a lot of money thanks to nice discounts on fashion, electronics, days out and more).
32. 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. Would you like to know more about our Corporate Social Responsibility? Read more. There you can also download the 2022 CSR report.
33. 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 everyoneAt 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. for more information.