Inside Sales | German & Dutch

Barneveld, reference 2026-00851

Job description

• C2 or C1 level of the German languag, with excellent communication abilities in English.
• Dutch language skills at a minimum B2 level, enabling effective communication with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a sales, inside sales, account management, or business development role.
• Proven experience working within a B2B environment and managing customer relationships.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, negotiate effectively, and drive revenue growth.
• Interest in and affinity with industrial machinery, technical equipment, manufacturing, or process-related industries.
• Ability to quickly develop product and market knowledge to support both sales and purchasing activities.
• Experience managing sales pipelines, quotations, customer follow-up, and opportunity tracking through CRM systems.
• Confident using modern business software, CRM platforms, and digital sales tools.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing a portfolio of customers with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and customer requests.
• International business exposure and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers across different countries and cultures.
• A proactive, hands-on approach combined with a strong customer focus and solution-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• Manage and grow an assigned customer portfolio within the German-speaking market.
• Develop long-term customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Support both the sales and procurement activities related to industrial equipment.
• Assess commercial opportunities and contribute to negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Work closely with colleagues across international teams to achieve sales objectives and business growth targets.
• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity data within the CRM system.
• Internationally minded, with the ability to build relationships across different cultures and markets.
• Commercially driven, with a strong focus on identifying opportunities and delivering results.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of energy, initiative, and drive.
• Resilient and persistent, with the determination to overcome challenges and achieve objectives.
• Hands-on approach, comfortable operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues to achieve shared goals.

Reporting Structure & Location

• Reports directly to the Global Sales Director, with a functional reporting line to the Managing Director Germany.
• Occasional travel required within the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
• Based at the company's headquarters in Barneveld, the Netherlands.

Working conditions

• Competitive salary between €4,300 and €4,600 gross per month, depending on experience.
• Attractive variable bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to join a growing international organization with excellent long-term career prospects.
• Please note: This is a full-time, office-based position, and regular on-site presence is required.
• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Working hours: 08:30 – 17:00
• Travel expense reimbursement
• Pension scheme
• 31 vacation days per year based on full-time employment
• Initial one-year employment contract
• One-month probation period
• Preferred start date: 1 September 2026

Work location

Barneveld

Company description

Our client is a leading international provider of pre-owned industrial processing and packaging equipment, supporting manufacturers across a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food production, and specialty chemicals.With operations across several European countries and refurbishment facilities in both Northern and Southern Europe, the company acquires, restores, and redistributes high-quality machinery to customers worldwide. Their business is built around sustainability and the circular economy, extending the lifecycle of industrial equipment while helping clients reduce investment costs and environmental impact.Following recent strategic expansion, the organisation is entering an exciting growth phase, with a strong focus on strengthening its commercial presence in key European markets. As demand continues to increase, the company is investing further in its regional sales capabilities to support long-term business development and customer engagement.

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Website: 2026-06-25

Recruiter contact

Carmen Leal, Utrecht
carmen.leal@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-43623124