Graduate Sales Specialist (German Speaking)

• Graduate Sales Specialist - Spare Parts & Consumables (German Speaking)
• €35,000 - €45,000 base salary + company benefits package
• Based within a commutable distance of Breda

We are representing a cutting-edge manufacturer of analytical equipment used in wastewater, environmental, and lab-based testing applications. Following an exceptional period of growth, they are now looking to expand their inside sales & support team in Breda. They are looking for someone to proactively engage with customers to discuss their spare parts and consumables portfolio and support them with ongoing needs through the lifecycle of their instruments.

The Job:

They are looking for a commercially minded, proficient graduate to support the demand for their spares and consumables portfolio across Europe. This is a newly created position within the sales support team and will allow the company to take a more proactive approach to keeping up with their customers' ongoing needs.

This person will be responsible for delivering fast, accurate and customer-centred service to ensure continuity of laboratory operations. They will do this by managing all inbound and outbound sales activity related to replacement parts and consumables for the company's analytical instrumentation lines.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all customer inquiries related to spare parts and consumables.
• Prepare timely and accurate quotations, process sales orders, and provide product recommendations based on system configurations and customer needs
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge across the company's entire consumables and spares portfolio, ensuring correct part identification and cross-referencing.
• Collaborate closely with the Service, Logistics, and Production departments to ensure stock availability, timely deliveries, and technical compatibility.
• Support lifecycle management by proactively informing customers about consumables nearing reorder thresholds and promoting upgrades where applicable.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and sales data in the CRM and ERP systems to support forecasting and account management.

Person Cultural fit

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen and a practical, solution-focused mindset. They will be proactive, target-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Resilience and persistence are key traits needed to be successful; they will take ownership of customers' needs and see them through to resolution. With a focus on measurable outcomes, they will actively seek new business opportunities, improve customer ordering processes, and implement solutions that directly support client needs.

Competencies needed for success:

• Strong communication skills in English & German (minimum B1 level)
• A persuasive communicator, they can confidently handle objections and articulate value propositions
• Organised and methodical, they manage their pipeline effectively and stay on top of follow-ups
• Adaptable to change, they quickly pivot when priorities shift or new solutions emerge.
• Collaborative team player, they work closely with colleagues to ensure a smooth customer journey
• Customer-focused, aiming to understand and solve real problems to build trust and long-term relationships
• High attention to detail in technical documentation and part compatibility
• Familiarity with international logistics and export documentation is a plus