Inside Sales Representative (Germany)

Inside Sales
Representative (Germany)

Location: Stuttgart area,
Baden -Wurttemberg, Germany (Hybrid)

Role
Overview

As
an Inside Sales Representative, you will interact with existing customers to
increase sales of the the company's products and / or services. You will
obtain, create and up -sell orders, creating customer satisfaction and adding
value to the buying experience of customers. You will focus on proactive
selling techniques to add business or expand current book of accounts. You will
collaborate with Outside Sales to ensure goals are being met. This role
includes the opportunity to earn commission in addition to base salary, with
earnings tied to your individual sales performance.

Responsibilities

·       Obtain orders via
email and telephone calls, verify and enter items, transfer orders to fulfilment,
explain stock -outs and expected delivery dates

·       Increase orders by
suggesting related items, explaining features and checking the buying history
of customers

·       Own, qualify and
develop opportunities passed on from Marketing, Outside Sales and national
accounts

·       Identify ways to
continuously improve processes

·       Prepare, generate and
follow up on verbal or written quotations to secure orders or determine reason
for loss of order

·       Review open customer
order reports and take action on open items, including those items that may be
at risk in meeting the promised delivery dates of customers

·       Maintain distribution
system backorder report, associated customer expediting report and notices, and
customer notifications

·       Report industry
trends, competitive pricing and customer feedback to Management

Skills
and Qualifications Required

·       High School degree or
equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

·       Knowledge and
experience of sales and sales administration; still acquiring higher level
knowledge and skills, however fully competent and productive professional
contributor (2 -4 years)

·       Familiar with
Microsoft Office and ability to perform basic computer skills

·       Ability to perform
multiple tasks simultaneously

·       Comfortable working
in a team environment

·       Strong communication
skills (both verbal and written)

·       Attention to detail

·       Ability to prospect
and market concepts to existing and potentially new accounts

·       Take action and solve
a range of problems that may be difficult but are not typically complex

·       Identify and define
problems and possible solutions independently; chooses among existing solutions

·       Ability to work
independently with general supervision

·       Ability to travel: 0% -10%

·       Sales background from
IT/Network/Electronics is preferred

·       German language proficiency
level: business or higher (required)

About
the Team

Our
client is a global organisation who helps to build, connect, power and protect
the world. As a leading provider of business -to -business distribution,
logistics services and supply chain solutions, they create a world their
clients can depend on. ​

Our
client believes the company’s greatest asset is their people. They are committed
to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and
empowered to succeed and promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and
respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, they embrace the
unique perspectives each person brings and, through comprehensive benefits and
active community engagement, they create an environment where every team member
has the opportunity to thrive.  ​

Additional
Information

Our
client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion,
colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.