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Serax ist ein belgisches Designlabel mit mehr als 30 Jahren Erfahrung in der Branche und einer Erfolgsbilanz, die für sich spricht. Die lange Liste fruchtbarer Kooperationen umfasst so klangvolle Namen wie Ann Demeulemeester, Yotam Ottolenghi, Vincent Van Duysen, Paola Navone oder Piet Boon. Serax-Produkte schmücken die Tische einiger der berühmtesten Restaurants der Welt. In drei Jahrzehnten ist es dem Unternehmen gelungen, sich mit einem höchst vielfältigen Angebot als Lifestyle-Marke fest zu etablieren. Das Sortiment reicht von Geschirr und Keramik bis hin zu einzigartigen Designmöbeln und Leuchten. Der Hauptsitz der Firma befindet sich in Kontich bei Antwerpen.
Aufgrund unseres starken Wachstums sind wir im In- und Ausland ständig auf der Suche nach neuen Talenten zur Verstärkung unseres Teams. Nachstehend finden Sie eine Auflistung aller freien Stellen, für die wir motivierte Bewerber suchen. Wenn Sie überzeugt sind, dass gerade Ihre besonderen Eigenschaften und Fähigkeiten von Interesse für uns sind, obwohl Ihr Arbeitsprofil nicht aufgeführt wird, zögern Sie nicht, Ihren Lebenslauf zusammen mit einem kurzen und prägnanten Motivationsschreiben an recruitment@serax.com zu schicken. Vielleicht findet Serax tatsächlich eine passende Stelle für Sie.
Alle offenen Stellen garantieren Ihnen folgende Vorteile:
- Eine Beschäftigung in einem schnell wachsenden belgischen Unternehmen, das schönes und erfolgreiches Design produziert;
- Eine anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit mit Raum für Eigeninitiative und einer Reihe von Aufgaben, die sich unmittelbar auf das Unternehmen auswirken;
- Die Möglichkeit, Teil eines motivierten und dynamischen Teams zu werden;
- Ein wettbewerbsfähiges Vergütungspaket.
Serax rekrutiert auf der Grundlage der Persönlichkeit und Qualitäten des Bewerbers. Unsere Kundschaft ist vielfältig und unser Team spiegelt diese Vielfalt wider. Als Familienunternehmen legt Serax großen Wert auf Chancengleichheit am Arbeitsmarkt. Serax ist der richtige Ort für alle, die unsere Werte teilen und die nötige Begeisterung mitbringen, um das Unternehmen weiter zu entwickeln.
Sind Sie eine begeisterungsfähige und unternehmerische Persönlichkeit? Möchten Sie in einem kleinen, aber engagierten Unternehmen etwas bewirken? Sind Sie seriös und ehrgeizig, aber auch für Spaß und gute Laune zu haben? Dann zögern Sie nicht länger. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.
current vacancies
Global Hospitality Director
Location: Kontich, Belgium (with international travel)
Reports to: CEO
Role Type: Full-time, Executive Management Team
About Serax
Serax is an international design company that collaborates with passionate designers and craftsmen to create unique, high-quality collections in tableware, lighting, interior objects, and furniture. From our Antwerp headquarters, we serve customers worldwide, always with a focus on quality and service.
The Serax Way
At Serax, how we work is as important as what we achieve. Our values guide us every day:
- Your growth is our growth – we grow as our people grow.
- One Serax, always – we succeed as one team.
- Courage over silence – we speak up and face challenges directly.
- Say it. Do it. – accountability turns words into action.
- Simple always wins – clarity and efficiency drive results.
- Focus drives impact – we concentrate where it matters most.
These values are the foundation of the Serax Way. The Global Hospitality Director is expected to lead with them, ensuring that business growth and culture go hand in hand.
Role Overview
The Global Hospitality Director will lead the development of Serax’s hospitality business into a global player in the high-end hospitality market. This includes positioning the full Serax portfolio (tableware, lighting, home accessories, and furniture) within the hospitality market. The role is about more than growth; it is about building lasting structures, teams, and capabilities that will sustain Serax Hospitality well beyond the current leadership. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build trust with global hospitality partners, and an extensive network in the industry. As a senior member of the Management Team, the Director ensures hospitality is represented across the company and delivers both topline growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the long-term vision and strategy for Serax Hospitality, ensuring sustainable and profitable growth.
- Build and deliver an ambitious yet realistic budget for 2026 and a three-year growth plan.
- Take full accountability for revenue and margin delivery in hospitality.
- Review and design the organizational structure of the hospitality team to match future opportunities.
- Lead and coach the current team of 6 FTEs and 6 agents, while shaping and recruiting the capabilities required for future growth.
- Act as a senior voice within the Management Team, aligning hospitality with other functions.
- Position Serax Hospitality as a trusted partner for global high-end hospitality players, leveraging the brand’s unique design DNA.
Interested? Send your company profile and references to tim.kamanayo@serax.com and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
current vacancies
Key Account Manager Hospitality
Location: Kontich, Belgium (with international travel)
Serax is seeking a Key Account Manager to accelerate the growth of our hospitality business. You will build strategic relationships with high-end hospitality partners and turn our unique design portfolio, including tableware, lighting, interior objects, and furniture, into commercial impact.
Reporting Line
- The Key Account Manager Hospitality reports directly to the Global Hospitality Director.
Key Responsibilities -> Distributors + Corps
- Drive the development of Serax’s hospitality business by positioning the full portfolio within high-end global markets.
- Take full accountability for meeting revenue and margin delivery targets within assigned accounts.
- Position Serax Hospitality as a trusted partner for global high-end hospitality players by leveraging our unique design DNA.
- Identify and acquire prestige hospitality projects to grow the sales pipeline.
- Align account strategies with internal functions to ensure hospitality is represented across the company.
- Travel internationally as required to manage global accounts and hotel chains.
Your Profile
- 5 years of experience in international key account management, preferably within high end hospitality or interior design.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience, adaptability, and pragmatism.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with senior industry stakeholders.
- A relevant network in global high end hospitality is a significant advantage.
- Flexibility regarding geographical scope, to be defined based on your specific network and expertise.
- Commercially driven with a proven track record in revenue and margin delivery.
- Analytical thinker with financial acumen and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in using AI tools to improve efficiency is a plus.
- Commitment to work according to the Serax Way.
The Serax Way
Our values are the foundation of how we work and how we measure success:
- Your growth is our growth: We invest in your development as we scale.
- One Serax, always: You collaborate across functions to succeed as one team.
- Courage over silence: We expect you to speak up and face challenges directly.
- Say it. Do it.: You take full accountability for your words and actions.
- Simple always wins: You drive results through clarity and efficiency.
- Focus drives impact: You concentrate your efforts where they matter most.
What We Offer
- A dynamic role within an iconic Belgian design brand.
- The opportunity to shape the global presence of Serax Hospitality.
- A creative and international environment that values entrepreneurship and direct communication.
- A competitive salary package aligned with your experience.
Interested? Send your company profile and references to tim.kamanayo@serax.com and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
current vacancies
Hospitality Sales & Business Developer (Belux)
Location: Kontich, Belgium
We’re looking for a Hospitality Sales & Business Developer (Belux) with a passion for hospitality & design. This is a hands-on sales role with a strong focus on prospecting, converting opportunities into long-term clients and driving revenue growth within hospitality.
Your mission
- Create new opportunities with restaurants, hotels, catering & projects
- Inspire chefs & restaurateurs with our design collections
- Spot trends, follow new openings, stay active in the hospitality network
- Field visits, trade fairs & networking
- Build partnerships with selected HORECA distributors
- Ensure accurate reporting & insights (CRM, SAP)
Your Profile
- Strong business sense & hospitality affinity
- Experience in hospitality is a plus
- Commercial, result-oriented, communicative and relationship-driven
- Fluent in NL & FR (EN is a plus)
What we offer
- A role with direct impact in a dynamic and creative international environment
- Autonomy, responsibility and a motivated team
- A culture that values entrepreneurship and ownership
- A competitive salary package aligned with your experience and responsibilities
At Serax, how we work is as important as what we achieve. Our values guide us every day:
- Your growth is our growth – we grow as our people grow.
- One Serax, always – we succeed as one team.
- Courage over silence – we speak up and face challenges directly.
- Say it. Do it. – accountability turns words into action.
- Simple always wins – clarity and efficiency drive results.
- Focus drives impact – we concentrate where it matters most.
These values are the foundation of the Serax Way. The Hospitality Business Developer is expected to ensure that business growth and culture go hand in hand.
Interested or know someone who fits this profile? We’d love to hear from you!
Send your CV and motivation letter to catherine.verelst@serax.com
current vacancies
Customer Service Manager
Location: Kontich, Belgium
About Serax
Serax is an international design company that collaborates with passionate designers and craftsmen to create unique, high-quality collections in tableware, lighting, interior objects, and furniture. From our Antwerp headquarters, we serve customers worldwide, always with a focus on quality and service.
Role Overview
As Customer Service Manager, you will lead and develop a team of 8 Customer Service Representatives. You are the driving force behind customer satisfaction and process optimization. A key priority for this role is the strategic evolution of the CS team from a largely administrative function into a commercial, value-creating partner that actively contributes to company growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Transformation: Lead the shift from reactive, administrative task management to proactive, commercial customer engagement.
- Value Creation: Train and coach the team (8 FTEs) to identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities and turn service moments into revenue generating interactions.
- Commercial Synergy: Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to align service strategies with commercial goals and customer loyalty programs.
- Operations & Efficiency: Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, managing workload and priorities while implementing automation to reduce administrative burdens.
- Data-Driven Insights: Analyze reports from SAP to improve customer satisfaction, order fulfilment performance and overall efficiency.
- Change Management: Lead the implementation of new ERP (SAP) enhancements and digital tools that empower agents to act as brand ambassadors.
- Escalation & Advocacy: Act as the main point of escalation, using complex issues as opportunities to strengthen long-term customer relationships.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in customer service, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Commercial Experience (Plus): A background in sales, account management, or a commercially driven service environment is highly valued.
- Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to lead organizational change and move teams toward value-added services.
- Analytical Skills: Experience translating SAP data into commercial strategies and operational improvements.
- Communication: Strong people management skills; able to motivate a team toward new, performance based goals.
- Language: Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, French, and/or German is a significant asset for our international operations.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and creative work environment in an international, growing company.
- Strategic Impact: The mandate to reshape a core department into a commercial engine.
- A close-knit team and a culture that values entrepreneurship and initiative.
- A competitive salary package aligned with your experience and responsibilities.
Interested? Send your company profile and references to simon.sterck@serax.com and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
current vacancies
Customer Service Representative
Location: Kontich, Belgium
The role
As a Customer Service Representative, you are the voice of Serax for our customers. You combine customer focus with product knowledge and commercial flair. You guide clients throughout the ordering and delivery process, provide proactive solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement. Your work helps deliver an exceptional customer experience and build lasting relationships
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on products and collections to ensure the right choices.
- Handling inquiries via email and phone with a focus on satisfaction and solutions.
- Entering, following up, and improving orders in the ERP system.
- Collaborating closely with sales, logistics, and planning to guarantee seamless service.
- Proactively identifying opportunities for process and communication improvements.
- Supporting commercial actions, quotes, and aftersales with customer loyalty in mind.
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Previous customer service experience
- Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or German is a strong asset.
- Commercial mindset with an eye for cross- and upselling.
- Accurate, structured, solution-driven, and able to work under pressure.
- Passion for design and eagerness to deepen product knowledge.
- A team player motivated by customer satisfaction and process improvement.
What we offer
- A dynamic position in a growing international design company.
- A creative and inspiring environment where quality comes first.
- The opportunity to actively contribute to customer focus and process optimization.
- Competitive salary package with additional benefits.
Interested?
Send your company profile and references to simon.sterck@serax.com and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
current vacancies
Account Manager Retail Germany
Location: Germany, South, remote
Responsibilities
- You are responsible to develop and grow the relationship and business with our Accounts in the southern part of Germany.
- You identify and contact prospects by virtual calls and in-person visits. You are present at Tradeshows and Network Events to build your existing client base and analyze new opportunities.
- You analyze the needs of the customers and prepare a plan with the customer to fulfill their needs.
- You prepare and follow up on quotes with the customer, assure a clear communication of PO’s and smooth onboarding of new customers.
- You analyze numbers and prepare clear and correct reporting with our reporting tools.
- You participate in monthly sales meetings, by giving your colleagues insights to relevant business cases.
- You translate the business goals set by management to clear objectives and create an action plan for your own clients.
Profile
- You are enthusiastic and passionate. You love design and lifestyle. 5+ years of relevant experience in a sales role, ideally in the home decoration industry.
- You are a go-getter, love to find new customers and are passionate about business development. You have strong interpersonal skills and thrive on building new relationships.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and you are a great listener. You can use the right tools to communicate your story and win clients.
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and be able to prioritize tasks. The majority of your work week, you will be on the road visiting clients and driving sales with new and existing clients.
- Proactive and motivated with strong problem solving and follow up skills.
- You are result driven, are eager to reach your goals and have a winner mentality.
- You are located in the southern part of Germany and speak fluent German and English.
Interested?
Send your company profile and references to jacqueline.stahl@serax.com, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
current vacancies
Commercial Agency for Serax in Germany
Location: Germany
What we are looking for
- An established agency with experience in representing design and lifestyle brands.
- Strong relationships within the retail segment in Germany
- A proven track record in sales and customer relationship management.
- A proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for design.
What we offer
- The opportunity to represent an internationally renowned brand.
- Work on a commission basis with attractive earning potential.
- Support from our headquarters in Belgium with marketing and product training.
Interested?
Are you the representative who can strengthen Serax's presence in Germany? Send your company profile and references to jacqueline.stahl@serax.com, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.