Internal Sales Specialist

Reference: JN -112026-87893_1794298192

Our client is an established international manufacturer specialising in high-performance industrial equipment and technical solutions. With a strong presence across multiple international markets, the company develops and supplies specialised machinery used in demanding industrial applications, including cleaning, maintenance and surface preparation.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the sales process, managing customer enquiries and preparing technical and commercial quotations. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you'll help identify suitable equipment solutions and ensure a smooth process from initial enquiry through to order.

Responsibilities:

  • Handling incoming customer enquiries and providing technical and commercial sales support.

  • Preparing quotations, proposals and relevant sales documentation.

  • Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable technical equipment solutions.

  • Following up on quotations, sales opportunities and customer requests.

  • Supporting the external sales team with customer communication and sales coordination.

  • Liaising with internal technical departments on product specifications and customer requirements.

  • Coordinating enquiries relating to specialist industrial equipment, including high-power machinery and automated systems.

  • Maintaining accurate customer information and sales activities within CRM and ERP systems.

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.

About You

  • Previous experience in inside sales, technical sales support or a similar commercial role.

  • A commercial or technical vocational qualification, or relevant practical experience.

  • Good technical understanding, ideally gained within industrial machinery, equipment or a related technical environment.

  • Comfortable interpreting product specifications and preparing technical quotations.

  • Strong communication, organisational and customer service skills.

  • A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to identify sales opportunities.

  • Confident working with digital systems, including CRM and ERP software.

  • Fluency in Dutch and English.

  • Experience with industrial pumps, compressors, machinery, hydraulics, automation or related technical equipment would be particularly relevant.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with an established international industrial equipment manufacturer.

  • Exposure to specialist machinery and technically interesting customer applications.

  • Collaboration with experienced technical and commercial colleagues.

  • Potential career development into an external sales position.

  • Long-term career opportunity within a specialised industrial sector.

If you have a background in technical sales and enjoy working with industrial products and customers, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply directly or reach out to learn more about the opportunity.

Up to £43,000.00
Per annum
Negotiable
Added 10/11/2026
Reference: JN -112026-87893_1794298192

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