In-House Technical Sales Representative (m/f/d)

Zilken; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mobile working by arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Zilken Gmbh is a Cologne-based partner for process, system, and logistics optimization, delivering intelligent solutions for industrial supply chains and C-parts management. We integrate into ERP landscapes to ensure reliable, cost-efficient material provision for OEMs, MRO, infrastructure, and public sector clients.

As an account manager, you will be a central, experienced contact for core customers, handling complex technical inquiries and actively shaping partnerships and growth.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in technical sales or industry.
• In-depth technical understanding, ideally from an industrial environment or technical trade.
• Business fluent German; good English skills for international partners are desired.
• Designer with high quality standards who takes responsibility and drives processes forward.
• Permanent position in a commercially sound, owner-managed medium-sized company.
• Work independently with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes for ideas.
• Modern workplace located within Cologne city limits with excellent public transport connections.
• Targeted promotion of professional and personal expertise through training opportunities.
• Dynamic, active team and a cooperative working atmosphere.
• Attractive full-time hours (38.5 hours/week) with the option of mobile working by arrangement.
• Exciting interface role with daily contact with global customers and suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Complex customer management: You will support revenue-relevant customers and handle technical issues with high quality standards.
• Comprehensive project management: You manage the entire process from initial calculations and negotiations with suppliers to delivery.
• Process optimization: You will help develop internal processes to align with high standards.
• Negotiation: You will independently conduct negotiations with suppliers for optimal terms and delivery times.
• Customer development: You identify opportunities in customers and strengthen supply partnerships through technical advice.

Kenntnisse

Technical sales

Industrial background

German language

English language

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Customer development

Ausbildung

Technical training (e.g., industrial mechanic)

Commercial training

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Zilken is a process, system, and logistics partner for industrial companies. In this role, we offer intelligent solutions for industrial supply chains and C-parts management, combining technical expertise, digital system integration, and customized logistics.

Through deep integration into our customers' processes and ERP landscapes, we ensure reliable, cost-efficient, and consistent availability and provision of materials and industrial parts for OEMs, MRO applications, as well as clients in the infrastructure and public sectors.

Your role with us

As an account manager, you are a central and experienced point of contact for our core and key customers. In this position, you not only handle complex technical inquiries, but also actively shape partnerships and growth with our customers.

activities

• Complex customer management: You Will support revenue-relevant customers and handle challenging technical issues with the highest quality standards.
• Comprehensive project management: You manage the entire process, from initial calculations and negotiations with suppliers to successful delivery.
• Process optimization: You will play an active role in further developing our internal processes in line with your high standards .
• Neg otiation: You will independently conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal terms and delivery times.
• Customer development: You recognize potential in your customers and, through your technical advice, consolidate the quality of supply, thereby creating a long-term partnership.

skills

• Background: Several years of experience in technical sales or industry. Ideally, you will have technical training (e.g., industrial mechanic) combined with further commercial training.
• Expertise: In-depth technical understanding, ideally from an industrial environment or technical trade.
• Communication: Business fluent German; good English skills for supporting our international partners are expressly desired.
• Personality: You are a designer with high quality standards who takes responsibility and wants to drive processes forward.
• Security and prospects: A permanent position in a commercially sound, owner-managed medium-sized company.
• Creative freedom: Work independently with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes for your ideas.
• Central location: Modern workplace within Cologne city limits with excellent public transportation connections.
• Development: Targeted promotion of your professional and personal expertise through individual training opportunities.
• Team culture: A dynamic, active team and a working atmosphere in which cooperation is a top priority.
• Flexibility: Attractive full-time working hours (38.5 hours/week) and the option of mobile working by arrangement.
• Internationality: Exciting interface role with daily contact with global customers and suppliers.