German Speaking Inbound Sales – Sheffield Manufacturing Sector

Job Details

German Speaking Inbound Sales/Commercial Executive – Manufacturing Industry
Location: Sheffield
Salary: up to £35K top end
Office Pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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We are recruiting for a leading manufacturing business based in Sheffield. Their components are used across a wide range of industries, including some niche areas within heavy industry. We’ll share more about the company and the specific sector they operate in once we speak further.
This role is a Commercial Executive / Inbound Sales position. There is no outbound sales involved — the focus is on processing and converting quotations into sales, which is where the sales element comes in.
They need someone with a strong sense of urgency and a good understanding of quotations and how to convert them.

Key Responsibilities

It’s dealing with inbound sales enquiries coming in daily
There could be 15 to 20 client enquiries
They’re all from both German and English-speaking clients
Converting these enquiries into sales, by providing quotations
Then following up quickly on the quotations to secure the order
It’s a bit like a trading role, quickly sourcing the right products
Listening to the customer requirements
Then coming up with that solution and going back to the customer quickly

The type of person they need

Sales experience is their preferred option
If not, someone who understands the urgency of working quickly
And has maybe done quotations before
And is confident that they can turn a quotation into a sale. So:

Experience with a CRM or ERP system
Or order processing or another manufacturing environment would be great as well
A pure graduate who thinks they can do the role and would enjoy it would also be considered
All applicants should be confident and happy to speak on the phone with clients
Someone who can work quickly and accurately
Strong IT skills — though there will be full training on the actual systems and role

What is great about the opportunity

Full, robust 6-month training plan
Regular contact and mentorship from the Sales Manager, who is based in the office daily
Exciting and stable industry (more details will be shared)
Cash-rich, financially secure business
Industry serves many different environments — long-term demand guaranteed
Opportunity to travel to Germany
Strong, ongoing mentorship and support
Entry-level role with a salary of £30K–£35K
Excellent opportunities for development and career progression