English speaking Sales Executive

A Japanese chemical manufacturer’s sales office located in Amstelveen, is looking for an English-speaking Sales Executive to develop new clients and maintain good relationships with them.
The Sales Executive will join their newly established operation to expand their business mainly in the EMEA region. The role will require business trips within Europe at least once a month.
You will be provided on the job training to learn about their products.

KA45253 TYPE: Contract, full-time (starts with a 7-month, but aim is for long-term employment)
WORKING HOURS: 9:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday
SALARY: Up to €50,000 per year, depending on experience (including holiday allowance and transportation fee)
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Amstelveen (office based) Sales Executive Main Responsibilities:
- Sales of chemical products in EMEA market
- Dealer management and development
- Regular calls/visits to customers
- Connect with customers and explore new opportunities
- Maintain good relationships with customers
- Educate customers on products and services
- Negotiate with existing and potential customers
- Assist in after sales communication
- Report to management by submitting activities & analysis reports
- Meet personal and team sales targets
- Prepare quotations and proposals for potential and existing customers
- Resolve customer complaints
- Participate in projects and other activities as needed Sales Executive Ideal Candidate:
- Sufficient level of English for business (additionally any other European languages are preferred)
- More than 2 years of B2B Sales experience and global trading is mandatory
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Willingness to continuously learn and improve
- Ability to work as a team player
- Strong planning, analytical and organizational skills
- Knowledge in using: Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to travel abroad approximately once a month in Europe ** All applicants must have the right to work in The Netherlands as the Company is not able to offer visa support.