SALES ASSISTANT

Purpose: 

To provide widely ranged general assistance and support to the Operations and Account Manager as required; to initiate setting up an account for new customers, to hold regular communication with a customer; to administer orders; to arrange all paperwork for all relevant logistic activities; to support Sales operations; to provide Business Central ERP assistance, as a key user in Sales related areas.

General Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

The job holder is responsible for but not limited to:

• Providing general support for the Operations Manager;
• Providing general support for the Account Manager;
• Initiating set up of an account for a new customer;
• Processing customer orders: checking availability, communication with a customer for particular issues;
• Issuing a proforma invoice, sending to a customer for acknowledgement, once signed, giving an order to Logistics;
• Checking the correct application of contract terms and conditions upon all orders;
• Communicating with Logistics on special shipment issues;
• Assisting in updating details in case of variations and other purchase order amendments;
• Liaising with the Account Manager and the Accounts Receivable in the resolution of invoice queries and disputes;
• Managing customers’ portfolios including filing, updating, tracking, forwarding and distribution to appropriate recipients;
• Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive communications and company information as well as respecting the privacy of sensitive personnel data;
• Ensuring continuity during the absence of the Account Manager and/or team members by being involved and fully aware of departmental matters, taking own initiative and providing advice if necessary;
• Serving as a focal point to provide Sales assistance, as a key user for specified customers; •
• Providing overall support for Sales activities;
• Backing up and supporting the Sales Support section of the Operations Department.

Safety Responsibilities: 

Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE) by following:

• Dutch Statutory Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations;
• NPP Power Europe Health, Safety & Environment Regulations;

Main Interfaces: 

Internal:

• Company and Departmental Management, Department Members, NPP Power Europe internal supporting services Departments (IT, Finance and Administration), NPP Global branch offices, and HQ personnel.

External:

• Customers and suppliers

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and any other specific administrative application used by the department.
• Skilled in English for written and verbal communication.
• Experience in a similar role within an international environment.
• Minimum of a Secondary education degree plus at least one year of sales experience or equivalent professional training.
• Extra languages are a plus

Required Competencies: 

• Good interpersonal and effective business communication skills.
• General understanding of business processes.
• Team player and self-motivation.
• Good technical skills.
• Ability to react rapidly and calmly to changing goals and tight deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Professional and mature attitude.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and ensure confidentiality.
• Ability to cope with fast-changing priorities and fluctuations in workload.
• Must be able to take on a proactive role as a (key) team member.

Working Conditions:

• Dynamic moving international environment.

If you are interested in this job position, please contact us via the contact form.

REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE 

Purpose: 

To generate new sales, establish new accounts, and maintain current accounts as well as to grow them consistently for the territory assigned. Collect and be aware consistently of market information regarding not only the customers but also competitors and general trends of the market.

General Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

The job holder is responsible for but not limited to:

• Generate new sales on a consistent basis;
• Achieve established sales target;
• Generate new accounts on a consistent basis;
• Main and grow existing accounts;
• Providing general support for the Sales Director and General Manager;
• Gather market information and provide useful analysis data in order to increase sales;
• Processing customer orders: checking availability, communication with a customer for particular issues;
• Provide stock forecast and control of the stock of his or her customers for overall stock management;
• Issuing a proforma invoice, sending to a customer for acknowledgement, once signed, giving an order to Logistics;
• Checking the correct application of contract terms and conditions upon all orders;
• Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive communications and company information;
• Price and condition negotiations.
• Turnover and profit responsible.
• Ready to travel when required.

Safety Responsibilities: 

Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE) by following:

• Dutch Statutory Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations;
• NPP Power Europe Health, Safety & Environment Regulations;

Main Interfaces: 

Internal:

• Company and Departmental Management, Department Members, NPP Power Europe internal supporting services Departments (IT, Finance and Administration), NPP Global branch offices, and HQ personnel.

External: 

• Customers and suppliers

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 years of international B2B sales experience or 5 years of sales support experience. The higher the experience is a plus.
• Experience in Battery/Energy Storage industry is a major plus.
• Experience in Energy & Oil industry is a plus.
• Fluency in English. Any other language particularly on the territory assigned will be a major plus.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and any other specific administrative application used by the department.
• Able to travel when required

Required Competencies: 

• Good sales communication and negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal and effective business communication skills.
• Good general understanding of business processes.
• Team player and self-motivation.
• Good technical skills.
• Ability to react rapidly and calmly to changing goals and tight deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Professional and mature attitude.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and ensure confidentiality.
• Ability to cope with fast-changing priorities and fluctuations in workload.
• Must be able to take on a proactive role as a (key) team member.

Working Conditions:

• Dynamic moving international environment.

If you are interested in this job position, please contact us via the contact form.