Operations Manager | English | Utrecht Area

Our international client, who are leaders in their field, located in the Utrecht area, are currently looking for an Operation Manager.

Responsibilities/Tasks

Are you organized, hands-on, and ready to help deliver seamless events? Join the team as an operations Manager and support the smooth execution of a large-scale international exhibition welcoming 15,000+ attendees and 800+ exhibitors. You’ll be at the center of the action, coordinating logistics, supporting exhibitors and clients, and helping our team pull off the event.

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Operations Manager to help deliver smooth, high-quality events. You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, sponsors, and exhibitors to make sure everything runs like a dream. This role is perfect if you enjoy being in the thick of things, love logistics, and want to grow your event management skills.

Event & Exhibitor Support

  • Coordinate operational delivery for exhibitors and sponsors.
  • Turn commercial agreements into actionable plans.
  • Make sure deliverables happen on time and to spec.
  • Keep things running smoothly on-site with internal teams and contractors.

Client & Team Coordination

  • Build strong, professional relationships with clients and exhibitors.
  • Help manage client requests and solve operational hiccups.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on planning, timelines, and event execution.

Operational Planning & Execution

  • Assist in creating exhibitor manuals and operational schedules.
  • Support floor plan coordination and liaise with contractors.
  • Keep everything compliant with venue rules and safety standards.
  • Join the on-site team during setup, live events, and breakdown.

Financial & Commercial Awareness

  • Help track budgets and contractor billing.
  • Spot small opportunities for operational upsells.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years in event or exhibition operations.
  • Experience managing clients or exhibitors.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
  • Comfortable juggling logistics and multiple priorities.
  • Basic budgeting or contract knowledge is a plus.
  • Fluent in English.

Key Competencies

  • Calm, reliable, and proactive under pressure.
  • Hands-on, team-oriented, and solution-driven.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and flexible.
  • Curious and eager to learn in a fast-paced live event environment.

Junior Financial Representative | English | Nijmegen

Our client is a global leader in IT services, looking for a proactive Junior Finance Representative to join their finance team. The Finance Representative is a member of the Finance team who performs various clerical and bookkeeping tasks for one or more business units.

Responsibilities/Tasks

Every day is unique. However, a day in our office would typically include the following:

  • Onboarding new customer accounts
  • Handling Accounts Payable, such as processing suppliers’ invoices in the ERP and our online finance tool
  • Handling Accounts Receivable such as processing sales order invoices and taking care of the collecting process
  • Collaborating with account managers to address customers’ queries
  • Executing bank reconciliation and creating payment run
  • Supporting the CFO and assistant controller in preparing the end-of-the-month closure
  • Various bookkeeping tasks
  • Collaborating with different departments to better meet our (internal) clients’ needs

Requirements

  • Fluent English speaker. Dutch is an advantage, but not essential
  • You are excellent at respecting private and/or confidential information
  • MBO diploma in Business Administration or Accounting and 1-2 years of work experience in a similar position
  • Team player, proactive, and improvement-minded
  • You are organized and work efficiently
  • Analytical and details oriented
  • You are easy to talk to and a good communicator
  • You take responsibility and pride in the work you perform

What’s in it for you?

  • A salary at par with the market + commissions + 8% holiday allowance
  • Laptop and a cell phone
  • Potential to quickly grow within the company
  • A permanent contract from the start
  • An attractive pension plan
  • Complete and ongoing training from the start
  • International feel in a multi-cultural team across several countries
  • Opportunity to participate in an amazing adventure that starts now and hopefully never ends

International Test Engineer | English | Utrecht area

Our client is a global leader in the design and production of advanced R&D process equipment for the food industry. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, they provide tailored solutions to clients worldwide. To support their growing international operations, they are seeking a skilled and motivated International Test Engineer to join their Service team in the Utrecht region.

As an International Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in the installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of high-tech food processing equipment. This hands-on role combines technical expertise with international travel and customer interaction. You will be part of a collaborative team that ensures the performance and reliability of machines before they are delivered and installed at client sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform installation, commissioning, and functional testing of process equipment in-house and on-site
  • Supervise Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and guide customers through the evaluation of their machines
  • Commission equipment at customer locations, including end-user training and operational handover
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical malfunctions, both remotely and on-site
  • Carry out preventive maintenance and provide support to the customer service team
  • Act as a technical point of contact for customers, offering solutions and advice on usage and maintenance
  • Travel internationally up to 50% of the time, with trips lasting up to two weeks-most weekends are spent at home

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Willingness and enthusiasm to travel internationally up to 50% of your time
  • Experience or familiarity with PLC control systems is a strong plus
  • Based in or willing to relocate to the Utrecht area
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
  • Well-organized, stress-resistant, and capable of managing multiple tasks
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, French, Portuguese, or Spanish is a plus

What’s in It for You

  • Join a market leader in a dynamic and international work environment
  • Work with cutting-edge technology in the food processing sector
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • A diverse role combining engineering, travel, and customer interaction

Audio Visual Technician | English | Utrecht area

Our client is an international technical company based in Amersfoort (Utrecht area). Are you a hands-on AV technician with experience building system racks and working with professional AV systems? Join an established global leader in audio-visual technology and play a key role in supporting tradeshows, product demos, and system development across Europe.

This position is based in Amersfoort and sits within the European Marketing Department, reporting directly to the Tradeshow Manager.

Responsibilities/Tasks

  • Build and configure AV system racks and demo stations from technical drawings for tradeshows, demo rooms, and training spaces.
  • Work closely with the Tradeshow, Product Marketing, and Training teams to prepare, test, and troubleshoot AV setups before and during events.
  • Support on-site setup and testing at events and tradeshows across Europe.
  • Assist in documenting AV system changes using Visio and/or AutoCAD and contribute to creating operational manuals for internal use.
  • Perform firmware/software updates and routine maintenance on AV hardware.
  • Inspect and test equipment returned from events to ensure functionality and readiness.
  • Maintain an organized inventory and ensure warehouse areas remain structured and well-stocked.
  • Set up classrooms and internal meeting rooms to ensure AV readiness.
  • Take a proactive role in identifying and solving technical issues during live events.
  • Contribute to general marketing projects and technical support tasks as needed.

What we’re looking for

  • Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience building AV system racks and configuring AV installations.
  • Comfortable with physical work – approximately 70% of the role involves hands-on tasks including kneeling, lifting, and installing systems in the warehouse.
  • Familiarity with reading and interpreting system schematics and building complete AV systems from diagrams.
  • Willingness to travel within Europe, typically once per month during peak seasons (Spring and Autum).
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during tradeshows (time off in lieu is offered for Sunday work).
  • Experience working in AV staging, rental, or installation environments is highly preferred.
  • Solution-oriented mindset with strong troubleshooting ability in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
  • Strong communication skills and a good command of English.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, with Visio and/or AutoCAD being a bonus.
  • Driver’s license preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Candidates should live within a commutable distance to Amersfoort, as this is a fully on-site role when not travelling.

Junior Project Manager | English | Nijmegen

Our client is an international leader in global IT services. They are looking for a business-minded, commercial Junior Project Manager.

Responsibilities/Tasks

You are in direct contact with the company’s global client base. Depending on your experience, you could immediately lead medium-sized and large international projects from start to finish for various international customers. You create solutions and you support their IT infrastructure needs. You will also work with internal Account Managers to develop the business with clients, taking action on cross-sales opportunities, always aiming to deliver the best possible customer experience.

Managing your projects from A to Z includes:

  • Resource planning
  • Service Partner management
  • Reporting
  • Project administration activities
  • Streamlining internal communication
  • Building project proposals
  • Identifying and developing cross-sales opportunities to bring additional business while running a project
  • Planning and leading project meetings with customers
  • Ensuring communication (both externally and internally) is free-flowing, timely and accurate throughout all project phases

Regardless of the size of the project, success will always be defined as the perfect execution and completion of the agreed plan on time.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree, demonstrating a solid foundation in your field.
  • One year of project management experience, navigating complex projects within an organization.
  • You thrive under pressure, staying calm and flexible even in demanding situations.
  • You’re willing to work in a 24/7 environment, embracing a non-9-to-5 mindset. This means that you’re open to working outside regular office hours, balancing your schedule to fit both work and personal life.
  • You have a business mindset and are interested in sales (developing business with clients while managing a project).
  • A positive, can-do attitude, always ready to tackle challenges.
  • You think outside the box, solving problems creatively and proactively.
  • You excel at multitasking and maintaining productivity even when juggling multiple priorities.
  • You have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with a professional command of English.

Senior Export Desk Representative | English | Nijmegen

Our client is looking for a Senior Export Desk Representative to join their international team in Nijmegen. In this role, you keep international hardware shipments flowing smoothly and support the sales and service teams with export and import operations that are organized, reliable, and always on point.

Your responsibilities:

Process ownership & documentation

  • You design and maintain clear processes, checklists, and controls, coordinate daily activities, and guide stakeholders to follow the right procedures.
  • You analyze operational performance, troubleshoot issues, translate problems into actionable solutions, and act as a knowledgeable point of contact for process‑related questions.

Trade compliance

  • You apply and develop EU trade compliance expertise, including customs valuation, origin rules, export requirements, dual‑use/ECCN, and product classification, while collaborating confidently with forwarders and customs brokers to resolve compliance and logistics issues.
  • You work accurately with Incoterms and origin/customs documentation such as Certificates of Origin, EUR1, and ATR, supporting escalation handling and ensuring all compliance matters are managed with precision.

Export documentation

  • You prepare, review, and issue complete and accurate export document sets (commercial invoice, packing list, COO, ATR, statement on origin) and validate Incoterms, valuation, HS classification, origin, and export restrictions to ensure full compliance.
  • You align all documentation with the physical shipment, routing, and regulatory requirements through close coordination with internal teams, carriers, and logistics partners.

Import Formalities Support

  • You analyze country‑specific import requirements and guide clients and brokers through registrations, product compliance, labeling/marking rules, certifications, permits, and documentation.
  • You help resolve import‑related obstacles by investigating root causes and advising on compliant solutions.

Import Route Development

  • You research and design compliant, cost‑effective import routes, considering hubs, transit options, handover points, Incoterms, lead times, and customs feasibility.
  • You assess risks such as VAT/customs exposure, IOR/EOR feasibility, sanctions/export controls, and clearance constraints, and document well‑reasoned routing recommendations.

Shipment Data Management

  • You maintain a structured, accurate shipment database (SO/PO references, HS/ECCN, consignee data, broker/forwarder, shipment status).
  • You ensure data is complete, traceable, and audit‑ready, supporting reliable reporting and compliance oversight.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in export or a similar operational role, and you work at a bachelor’s level in thinking and decision‑making.
  • You work in a structured, detail‑oriented way, spot inconsistencies quickly, and stay calm under pressure.
  • You enjoy solving problems, analyzing data, and following issues through until they are fully resolved.
  • Clear communication with colleagues, partners, and logistics stakeholders, and you collaborate effectively across teams.
  • You take ownership from start to finish and adapt easily to unusual or complex situations.
  • You are proactive, curious, and comfortable navigating regulatory information when needed.
  • You are a reliable team player with excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive salary + 8% vacation allowance.
  • A fixed contract from the beginning.
  • A company laptop
  • An attractive pension plan
  • 25 holidays per year + 1 “you” day.
  • A vibrant and inclusive work culture where your work makes a difference.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home.

Sales Representative | Dutch | Nijmegen

Are you a natural go-getter with a passion for sales? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment where you can build and grow your own client portfolio? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

Our client is a global leader in IT services, looking for a driven and proactive Sales Representative to join their dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be working with existing accounts while actively seeking new business opportunities, making an impact in a vibrant and successful sales team.

Responsibilities/Tasks

Buying

– You help determine prices and the necessity for buybacks.

– You coordinate with the Purchasing team to ensure buybacks run smoothly.

Processing sales orders

– You obtain orders, initiate the internal sales process, and communicate product pain points or RMA information to the right departments.

– You work closely with team members and other departments to keep the sales process efficient and aligned.

Product knowledge

– You handle full solution requests and proactively support customers with general product knowledge across all categories.
– You pre‑qualify client requests and know when to brainstorm about suitable or alternative solutions.

Selling

– You sell products and services to existing and new customers by creating solutions that match their needs.
– You help determine selling prices, promotions, and negotiations.
– You track all sales activities in the CRM and keep account information up to date.
– You prospect and qualify new leads, schedule meetings and presentations, and build strong, ongoing relationships with prospects and customers.

A day in the office looks like:

  • Calling potential and existing clients to sell IT equipment (B2B worldwide).
  • Building and managing strong client relationships.
  • Buying and selling IT equipment for and from your clients.
  • Negotiating deals independently, with the support of your team.
  • Keeping track of your sales activities in the CRM.
  • Staying in close contact with your colleagues across different countries.
  • Learning something new every day to improve your skills.
  • Sharing your ideas to help the company grow.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of work experience in a (similar) sales role.
  • Dutch and English fluency are required.
  • You like working hard to reach your target.
  • Not afraid of the phone, social media, or just people in general.
  • A true team player.
  • You enjoy learning and like working in an international company with people from all over the globe.
  • You are full of energy!

What’s in it for you?

  • A salary at par with the market + commissions + 8% holiday allowance
  • A permanent contract from the start
  • An attractive pension plan: the premium percentage for the pension plan is 15% and the employee/employer split is 50/50
  • Complete and ongoing training from the start
  • International feel in a multicultural team across several countries
  • The opportunity to create your own (healthy) work-life balance
  • An exciting workplace that includes, among other perks, a company gym, a free weekly group professional trainer on site, and an attractive company lunch plan
  • Participating in a team full of energy, positivity, and fun (it can be quite competitive during our team and company events)