Sales Account Executive

SFR Recruitment Solutions; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SFR Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established UK organisation to recruit a German-speaking Internal Sales & Account Developer for an office-based role in the UK.

You will deliver excellent customer service, provide technical advice and drive sales across new and existing accounts, working in a collaborative sales team. Fluency in German is essential and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent German is essential.
• Experience in internal sales, customer service or sales support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Proactive, team-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound enquiries via phone and email promptly and professionally.
• Provide technical advice, pricing and solutions to customers.
• Follow up quotations and progress opportunities through to close.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Proactively contact clients to identify new opportunities and projects.
• Support both new business development and account growth.

Skills

German language

Internal sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internal Sales & Account Developer German Speaking Office-based | UK SFR Recruitment Solutions are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation within the technical products sector, seeking a German speaking Internal Sales & Account Developer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit sales office, where you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding customer service, providing technical advice, and driving sales growth across both new and existing accounts.

The Role

• Manage inbound enquiries via phone and email in a timely, professional manner
• Provide technical advice, pricing and solutions to customers
• Follow up quotations and progress opportunities through to close
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Proactively contact clients to identify new opportunities and upcoming projects
• Support both new business development and account growth
• Analyse customer buying trends and manage pricing structures
• Administer enquiries through shared inboxes and allocate accordingly
• Prepare reports and support the wider sales team where required

About You

• Fluent in German (essential)
• Experience in an internal sales, customer service or sales support role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work independently
• Positive, customer-focused approach with a desire to learn and develop

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established, growing business
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop technical knowledge and sales expertise
• Strong long-term career prospects