Sales Assistant

Cross Border Recruitment; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Sales Assistant to join their growing team in Amstelveen. This role is crucial for supporting order management and shipping operations across Europe and Japan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales assistance or logistics coordination, with a focus on customer support and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. If you thrive in a dynamic start-up environment and have a passion for international business, this opportunity offers a pathway to long-term employment in a vibrant team. Join us and make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization!

Qualifikationen

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Sales Assistant or Logistics Coordinator.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Aufgaben

• Manage sales and purchase orders and track shipping schedules.
• Liaise with factories across Europe and Japan for order handling.

Kenntnisse

Sales Assistance

Logistics Coordination

Customer Support

Fluency in English

Understanding of Japanese business culture

Cooperation Skills

Ausbildung

2-3 years of experience in relevant roles

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

A Japanese chemical manufacturer’s sales office located in Amstelveen is looking for a Sales Assistant to support their order management & shipping between their factory and clients.

The Sales Assistant will join their newly established operation to expand their business mainly in the EMEA region.

The role will require liaising with clients across Europe in English.

TYPE : Contract, full-time (starts from 1 year contract, but aim is for long-term employment)

WORKING HOURS : Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:30 (working hours negotiable)

SALARY : €35-40k including the holiday allowance

START : ASAP

LOCATION : Amstelveen (working from home could be considered)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Managing the sales and purchase order
• Keep track of the status of open orders and the shipping schedules
• Liaising with factories in other European countries and Japan
• Counting stocks and making documents for negotiation
• Coordinating with logistics companies
• Customer support via email and telephone
• Other related tasks

IDEAL CANDIDATE :

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Sales Assistant or Logistics Coordinator or other related roles
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and order handling skills in ERP system
• Other European languages are advantageous
• Japanese language or some understanding of Japanese business culture would be advantageous
• Good understanding and co-operation skills in a start-up office environment
• All applicants must have the right to work in the Netherlands as the Company is not able to offer visa support.