In-house Sales Representative

Are you sales-driven, do you speak German fluently, and does opening new doors energize you? Then we have a unique challenge for you. Metaaltechniek Amersfoort is your next step!

At Metaaltechniek , we Metaaltechniek big ambitions for the German market. That’s why we’re looking for a talented sales professional who wants to play a central role in expanding our customer base in Germany. In this role, your primary focus will be on actively approaching potential customers and securing new business. Together with the sales and marketing teams, you’ll form our Germany team. You’ll delve into the market, identify opportunities, and establish contacts with manufacturing companies, machine builders, and other potential customers. Your goal is clear: to build new relationships and generate high-quality sales opportunities for the field sales team.

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have an excellent command of the German language. In addition, you have an interest in technology and enjoy delving into our clients’ processes, challenges, and needs. The better you understand what’s happening on a client’s shop floor, the easier it will be for you to have meaningful conversations.

Who is Metaaltechniek?

We can give the standard answer to that question: We are a technical wholesaler in the abrasives and grinding supplies industry. But a customer gave us a much better description:

"What an enthusiastic group of people; from sales and the warehouse all the way up to management, everyone here is passionate about their work."

That’s what we’re all about: delivering content that stands out and adds value, but with a strong human touch that makes all the difference—for our clients and for us as colleagues. Metaaltechniek a family business; we interact with each other in an informal way and consider openness, honesty, and flexibility to be important values. We believe in people who take responsibility, see opportunities, and enjoy working together. You’ll have the freedom to make an impact—on our customers and on our organization.

Thanks to our expertise, products, and relationships with machine builders and robot integrators, we are able to help the leading companies in the Dutch metal industry improve their productivity. These include luxury yacht builders, VDL locations, and the aerospace industry.

Who are you in your role as an Inside Sales Representative?

You have a business-oriented mindset, take the initiative, and enjoy approaching new clients. You don’t let setbacks get you down easily, and you get a boost of energy from creating new opportunities.

In addition, you have:

  • Excellent command of both German and Dutch.
  • MBO+ or HBO level of work and thinking.
  • Experience in sales, business development, or developing new markets.
  • Interest in technology and industrial production environments.
  • Experience in the metal industry, manufacturing, or technical wholesale is a strong advantage.
  • Strong administrative skills and experience with business processes.
  • Curiosity and a willingness to gain extensive product knowledge.

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What will you be doing as an inside sales representative?

  • Proactively reach out to potential customers in Germany via phone, email, and other sales channels.
  • Identifying opportunities and contributing to the further development of our German market.
  • Scheduling high-quality appointments for the field service team.
  • Maintain and further develop existing customer relationships in Germany.
  • Gain a deep understanding of our products and our customers’ production processes so that you can have substantive discussions.

In addition to your sales development activities, you’ll be a full-fledged member of our internal sales team. You’ll support the field sales team, prepare quotes, process orders, follow up on inquiries, and ensure that customers receive prompt and professional service. In doing so, you’ll combine market development with relationship management and sales support.

No two days are the same. One day you might be reaching out to new clients in Germany, and the next you might be preparing quotes, assisting an account manager, or advising an existing client on the right solution.

What do we offer you?

At Metaaltechniek , you Metaaltechniek more than just a challenging position:

  • Salary: A competitive gross monthly salary based on your experience and background. A 13th month’s salary if profits allow (which is almost always the case).
  • Pension: No contributions required— Metaaltechniek your monthly pension contributions, which can amount to hundreds of euros!
  • Vacation days: 25 vacation days per year based on full-time employment, with the option to purchase additional days off
  • Mobility: Bicycle Plan
  • Workplace: You’ll be based at our modern, well-lit office in Amersfoort, working as part of a close-knit team of nine office staff members. You can work from home if necessary.
  • Culture: Informal, open, and honest. We have lunch together, sometimes we fire up the barbecue, and every Friday we wrap up the week with drinks.

Why is this position different from a standard office position?

Because your main responsibility isn’t processing requests, but creating new business opportunities in Germany. Office tasks are part of the job, but they aren’t the main focus. You’ll help Metaaltechniek in a market that still holds a lot of potential.

Ready to put your sales skills to work at a technically strong and customer-focused organization? Apply now at ibronsema@metaaltechniek.nl or call Ingrid Bronsema to schedule an introductory meeting at 033-4558788

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