Inside Sales Representative

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Inside Sales Officer develops and manages a customer portfolio in a specified geographic area in accordance with Agency Business Plan Management; sells products and services related to it, while promoting the Group’s image and values. Their overall goal is to grow the business, improve the customer experience and increase the loyalty factor of small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) through sales. The key responsibilities of the Inside Sales Officer are divided as such : 1. Account Management

• Overall result responsibility for a portfolio of SME accounts for all export, import and cross trade
• Plan and conduct phone calls in accordance with commercial plan, customer segmentation model and overall trade objectives
• Set sales targets for each customer and coordinate this with Trade Management
• Follow up on sales leads. Identify the commercial market opportunities and develop new business
• Ensure that each account have competitive rates on file at all times and that all agreed rates are filed correctly in Lara / relevant systems
• Open communication and strong interaction with Trade Teams (HO/Local) as well as with Sales Support Team

2. Finance

• Strive to the highest degree of invoice accuracy and ensure that outstanding invoices are paid within agreed timeframe with customer
• Manage that valid and updated credit agreements are in place at all times for those customers eligible for credit terms
• Assist with dispute solving which is contract/quote/filing related

3. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Ensure update of commercial data in the information system
• Monitor and follow up on customers performance by using data analytics.
• Create high quality sales call notes and file them in CRM
• Report results, developments and sales activities on a regular basis to Sales Management

Requirements:

Who are you?

• Proficiency in English is required; fluency in Dutch is required and French is a preference
• Knowledge of MS Office software, CRM software and relevant CMA-CGM systems.
• Good communication skills (oral & written)
• Customer focused and result driven
• Decision quality and problem solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills, able to close sales

Salary Benefits:

What does the company offer?

• A salary between €3.000 and €4.000 euros per month, based on experience;
• Pension plan with contributions entirely covered by the company;
• Group health insurance with reduced rates;
• Access to learning resources and courses;
• Birthday bonus;
• Possibility to work form home once a week;
• Fulltime basis of 37,5 hours per week;
• 26 vacation days;
• Initial contract of 1 year.

Our client is a leading company in providing supply chain solutions worldwide.