Head of Internal Sales (80–100 %)

Traditional industrial company seeks sales professional with leadership flair

In the Freiburg Seeland, you combine technical know-how with sales talent and take responsibility for products without which no pharmaceutical plant and no dairy can do. Our client, part of an international corporate group, has been a sought-after specialist for stainless steel components for over 120 years. Short distances, a well-coordinated team and plenty of scope for creativity make this position much more than just a job. As a key person, we are looking for a Head of Internal Sales (80–100 %).

In this role, you are the central hub between customers, warehouse and suppliers. You lead a small team of two to three internal sales staff and jointly look after customers from the first enquiry to the invoice. You are also responsible for purchasing trading goods and coordinate IT internally, thereby significantly driving the digital development of the company.

Your tasks

• Professional and personnel management of the internal sales team as well as supporting the team with daily challenges
• Comprehensive customer care: enquiry, calculation, offer, order, delivery and invoice
• Competent technical advice to customers by telephone regarding the catalogue range
• Responsibility for warehouse disposition and purchasing of trading goods
• Responsibility for processes in purchasing and sales while complying with quality requirements
• Coordination of IT infrastructure and optimisation of ERP software in cooperation with external specialists

Your profile

• Completed technical basic training; business management further training is an advantage
• Several years of experience in technical sales including standards and specifications, ideally with initial leadership experience and knowledge in the field of metals
• Good process and quality understanding; knowledge of Lean Management is a plus
• Digital affinity, confident handling of MS Office and enjoyment in understanding an ERP system in detail; programming logic does not deter you but awakens your curiosity
• Very good German and French skills, one of the two languages is your mother tongue
• Committed, structured and team-oriented personality for whom high customer satisfaction is a matter of course

Your prospects

• A responsible key position with leadership responsibility for a small team
• Great scope for creativity and short decision-making paths
• The opportunity to actively further develop processes, IT infrastructure and ERP system
• Varied tasks at the interface of technology, sales and purchasing
• Customers from the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry and food technology
• A modern company with over 120 years of tradition and a stable international group behind it
• Progressive working conditions according to GAV, 40-hour week and a flexible workload from 80 to 100 %

Do you not want to miss this chance for an exciting leadership role in a successful industrial company? Then please call us for a non-binding and discreet preliminary discussion or send us an email. We thank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you.

Vacancy no. 5115.BE