Inside Sales Engineer for UK and BENeLux

<div><div><p><b><span>Primary responsibilities:</span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>To manage the day-to-day business of existing ‘C’ and ‘D’ accounts and provide technical guidance to customer’s on HBK products.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Qualify new leads / prospects, assess their sales potential (‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’…) and route them to the appropriate IP sales channel accordingly.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Create quotes within our CRM Systems or HBK Shop</span></p></li><li><p>Maintain up to date customers/prospects contact information including industry and interests of the customers within the CRM</p></li><li><p>Direct customer requests to repair, calibration , engineering, service and academy if need be</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications </b></p><ul><li><p>Technical or commercial professional background with high interest in technical topics .</p></li><li><p>Ability to adapt to changing digital requirements.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in English and possibly Dutch</p></li><li><p>Good communicator: friendly disposition with emphasis on excellent customer service</p></li><li><p>Strong commercial acumen with a customer-centric approach.</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly over the phone.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in IT tools such as Microsoft® Office and CRM systems (SAP and Salesforce), e-commerce platforms</p></li><li><p>Positive attitude towards technical sales with a collaborative spirit.</p></li><li><p>Digital native is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Organised and methodical</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b>We Offer</b></span></p><p><span>Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><b>One company – HBK</b></span></p><p><span>On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit <a href="https://www.hbkworld.com./" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.hbkworld.com.</a></span></p></div></div><div><p></p></div>

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