Sales assistant Germany

Are you that organizing talent who is a star in planning and communication, the one that never gives up and are you ready to manage our largest German accounts? Then read on!  

In this challenging function you will manage sales projects from A till Z and provide commercial services to retailers. You will be part of our successful German Sales team and together you will manage the growing Retail market. To ensure you reach your deadlines, you must plan your sales projects to an excellent level and chase other elements in the chain to be successful in your function. You will coordinate communication and workflows between the retail customer and the internal departments Sales, Product Management, Quality and Supply Chain.  

If you are fascinated by sales and project management and you are ready for the next step in your career, then this is your new & ideal opportunity!  

Your tasks on a row  

• Setup and execution of mailings, handling incoming calls, sending documentation and follow-up;  

• Coordinate and handle incoming sales orders.  

• Preparing samples for customers and prospects  

• Accurate reporting in the data management system (Business Central).  

• Monitoring the progress of sales projects about production, artwork, certification, delivery, and deadlines, and adjusting if necessary.  

• Identifies issues and resolves them. 

Your profile  

To be successful in this role, you must be service-oriented, have a positive attitude and perseverance. You are highly structured, commercial with an entrepreneurial mind-set and a persuasive planner. Your communication skills are excellent. You are a highly motivated and results-oriented person with strong self-motivation.  

And also you have  

• A hands-on and energetic personality  

• Native German language spoken and written. Dutch is a pre.  

• Good knowledge of the English language for internal communication  

• A bachelor's degree  

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office, excellent Excel skills are necessary  

• Experience with CRM and ERP systems (plus)  

• Affinity with Retail  

Who we are?  
Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. You name it, we make it. In addition to working hard and delivering quality, enjoyment and collegiality are our top priorities. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers. Thanks to a broad international network and more than ten years of experience, we are winning the hearts of consumers all over the world with our products. You will be given every opportunity to contribute to this.  

To ensure that you stay in top condition, we offer you  

• A 32, 36 or 40 hour contract  

• Competitive salary  

• Room for personal growth and professional development  

• An excellent pension scheme  

• Laptop  

• Travel allowance OR an OV card  

• 13th month bonus  

• 8% holiday allowance  

• An extensive lunch  

• Fresh fruit  

• Freshly ground coffee  

• Boot Camp  

• Yoga  

• Your own football team  

• 20-min Massage once a month in the office  

• Discount on cool products  

• A weekly Frimibo and fun parties  

• An Instagram-worthy and easily accessible office in Amsterdam  

• A talented team of colleagues  

Will you join our team?  
Are you convinced that you should become our new colleague? Press the button to apply.  
Do you have any questions? Give us a call via +31 (0) 20 261 4883.  

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