Internal Sales Executive (German Speaking)

A client of mine is looking for an Internal Sale Executive to develop existing accounts and develop business growth. The selected candidate must speak Fluent German (Ideally Native) and have expert sales experience. You will be selling products of a technical nature therefore previous experience in a similar position would be very advantageous.
To build strong working relationships, maximising revenue and margin. Identifying opportunities for product and market development within existing and new customers. Follow up of all allocated leads and enquiries. Update and maintain all systems as required, including but not limited to SAP/JDE and Salesforce, enabling accurate forecasting for sales and margin.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proactive customer account management, (Primarily Phone, Teams etc with occasional face-face as and when required)
• Data analysis of customer accounts, market sectors and product groups of the named accounts
• Gathering and recording of market intelligence
• Recording of Qualifying Leads to Opportunities using our Standard Work procedures.
• Communication of pricing updates to customers including pricing negotiations
• Take ownership and management of new Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) opportunities.
• Confident in handling budget/quota responsibility for allocated accounts
• May be assigned additional projects and responsibilities as required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Technical Skills/Knowledge
• High proficiency in both German and English language is essential including the ability to converse and write about commercial or technical subjects
• Additional French or Spanish Language skills beneficial
• Strong sales experience with a technical product (Electronic Temperature Controllers, Sensing technology)
• Proven experience in Inside Sales, and/or Business Development in a technical sales or industrial environment
• Excellent Numeracy skills
• Proficient skills of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)
• Solid grounding and understanding of CRM. SFDC preferred.
• SAP Skills advantageous
• Soft skills
• Effective time management and personal organisation
• Demonstrates tenacity and drives for results.
• Problem solving & continuous improvement mentality.
• Resilient, empathetic with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Should possess high level of account management skills, but with a strong focus on Sales growth.

To apply for this position please send an updated version of your CV to (url removed) or call Charlie on (phone number removed).

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