Technical Inside Sales Specialist (m/f/d)

VAHLE Group; Lyon; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch vouchers

Health insurance

End-of-year bonus

Modern office

Dynamic work environment

Supportive, international team

Job summary

VAHLE Group in Meyzieu, near Lyon, seeks an inside sales representative (m/f/d) for the French branch. You will monitor offers and customer orders via SAP, build client relationships, advise on suitable products, and perform technical sizing studies.

You will analyze tenders, support tailored offers and collaborate with international teams in France and at our German headquarters to ensure strong alignment and smooth execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-secondary technical qualification and strong interest in customer interaction.
• Experience in technical sales with SAP is required.
• Good English; German is an advantage; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor offers and customer orders via SAP until delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients and advise on suitable products.
• Perform technical sizing and product selection studies.
• Analyze tenders and propose suitable solutions.
• Support the design of tailored technical-commercial offers.
• Identify and develop new clients via databases, internet and trade fairs.
• Collaborate with international teams in France and at Headquarters in Germany.

Skills

Technical qualifications

Customer interaction

Technical sales

SAP experience

English (good)

German (advantage)

Microsoft Office/CRM

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Technical qualification (2+ years post-secondary)

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an inside sales representative (m/f/d)) for our French branch in Meyzieu, near Lyon.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor offers and customer orders until delivery using SAP
• Build strong relationships with clients, understand client needs and advise on suitable products
• Perform technical studies (e.g. sizing, product selection)
• Analyze tenders and propose appropriate solutions
• Support the design of tailored technical-commercial offers
• Identify and develop new clients (databases, internet, trade fairs)
• Partner with international teams in France and at our Headquarters in Germany to ensure strong alignment and smooth execution

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical qualification (minimum 2 years post-secondary education)
• Strong interest in customer interaction
• First experience in technical sales
• Proven experience working with SAP is required
• Good English skills required, German is an advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM (Salesforce)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build trust and maintain long-term customer relationships

Our Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• End-of-year bonus
• Modern office and dynamic work environment
• Supportive, international team
• Lunch vouchers
• Health insurance