Technical Inside Sales Manager (m/f/d) – Measurement Technology | Netherlands Elektrotechnik / Feinmechanik / Optik

Do you have a background in electrical engineering and want to leverage your technical expertise more in sales and customer consulting?
Then this could be your next career step.

On behalf of our client – a leading global premium provider of electrical measurement and testing technology – we are looking for a sales-driven professional for the role of Technical Inside Sales (Pre-Sales).

???? In this position, you operate at the intersection of technology and sales: advising customers, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting projects from initial inquiry through to order.

Technical Inside Sales Manager (m/f/d) – Measurement Technology | Netherlands

Your responsibilities:

Sales / Inside Sales

• Manage and develop a defined customer base or sales territory
• Proactively engage with customers (inbound & outbound) to identify new opportunities
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into concrete sales opportunities
• Independently prepare quotations, including technical clarification and cost calculation
• Conduct structured follow-ups with a strong focus on closing deals
• Manage the entire sales process: Lead → Opportunity → Order
• Collaborate closely with field sales on strategies and closing plans
• Identify and implement up-selling and cross-selling opportunities
• Support tenders, bids, and complex quotation processes

Technical Consulting / Pre-Sales

• Provide technical consulting to customers, partners, and internal sales teams
• Analyze technical requirements and develop tailored solutions
• Handle technical inquiries via phone, email, or digital meetings
• Clarify technical aspects of projects and tenders

Systems & Sales Support

• Maintain and document all sales activities in the CRM system
• Ensure accurate tracking of opportunities, quotes, and customer interactions
• Maintain customer master data and ensure data quality
• Manage software licenses and customer portal users
• Support demo processes and sales warehouse activities

• Collaboration & Interfaces

• Work closely with:
  • Area Sales Managers
  • Technical Support
  • Product Management
  • Marketing
  • Order Management
• Support customer events, trade shows, and webinars

Your Profile:

Professional Background

• Completed vocational training in electrical engineering (e.g., electronics technician, electrician, mechatronics technician)
• Ideally further education (technician, master craftsman, or bachelor’s degree)
• Several years of experience in technical inside sales or a similar role
• Experience with complex, explanation-intensive products
• Knowledge of electrical measurement and testing technology is a plus
• Proficiency in CRM systems, SAP, and MS Office
• Strong commercial awareness and sales mindset
• Very good Dutch and good English skills (German is a plus)

Personal Strengths

• Strong sales drive and focus on closing deals
• Ability to combine technical expertise with commercial thinking
• Passion for active customer engagement and follow-up
• Structured and target-oriented working style
• Proactive in identifying and developing opportunities
• Professional and confident communication skills
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills

What our client offers you:

• Challenging and varied role in an international environment
• Flat hierarchies and a collaborative team culture
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Attractive compensation package
• 26 days of vacation
• 40-hour workweek