German Inside Sales Representative

Approach People Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

International exposure across European

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is partnering with an international organisation in Dublin to recruit a German-speaking Inside Sales Representative. The role focuses on building existing customer relationships across European markets and identifying new business opportunities.

The position offers a base salary of €37,000 with a performance bonus in a hybrid setup (3 days in the Dublin office, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Fluent English and German required.
• Experience in inside sales, B2B sales, account management, lead generation or customer development.
• Background in industrial manufacturing, chemicals, specialty ingredients, or related B2B industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, engage and qualify potential customers via outbound calls, emails and virtual meetings.
• Manage and develop relationships with an existing portfolio across European markets.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and grow existing accounts.
• Convert qualified leads into sales opportunities and nurture prospects through the sales cycle.
• Build long-term relationships, understand customer requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Maintain accurate customer records, activities and pipeline in the CRM.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.
• Monitor sales performance and contribute to forecasts and targets.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent German

Inside sales

Account management

B2B sales

CRM systems

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Location: Dublin city center, Ireland
Salary: €37,000 base + Performance Bonus
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Approach People Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an international organisation that provides innovative commercial solutions to leading manufacturers and suppliers across the industrial chemicals, specialty ingredients, food ingredients and manufacturing sectors.

Our client works closely with global producers to help them expand into new markets, strengthen customer relationships and drive sustainable revenue growth through a combination of industry expertise, tailored sales solutions and digital tools.

As part of their continued growth in Europe, they are looking for a GermanInside Sales Representative to join their Dublin-based commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional who enjoys building customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and managing accounts across international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, engage and qualify potential customers through outbound calls, emails and virtual meetings.

• Manage and develop relationships with an existing portfolio of customers across European markets.

• Identify opportunities to increase sales, grow existing accounts and generate additional revenue.

• Convert qualified leads into sales opportunities and nurture prospects throughout the sales cycle.

• Build long-term relationships with customers, understanding their requirements and providing tailored solutions.

• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activities and pipeline updates within the CRM system.

• Work closely with internal commercial and operational teams to ensure excellent customer service.

• Monitor sales performance, prepare forecasts and contribute to achieving commercial targets.

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent English and German. French is a biog asset

• Previous experience in inside sales, B2B sales, account management, lead generation or customer development.

• Experience within industrial manufacturing, chemicals, specialty ingredients, food ingredients, distribution or similar B2B industries is highly desirable.

• Candidates with experience at MQL (Marketing Qualified Lead) level, lead qualification or early-stage sales development are welcome.

• A background in chemistry, chemical engineering, science or another relevant discipline would be advantageous, but equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.

• Comfortable working with CRM systems and managing multiple customer accounts.

• A proactive, target-driven mindset with a genuine interest in developing a career in international sales.

Please note: We are particularly interested in candidates with exposure to industrial, manufacturing or product-based B2B environments rather than purely SaaS or software sales backgrounds.

What’s on Offer?

• €37,000 annual base salary plus performance-related bonus.

• Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the Dublin office and 2 days from home.

• Opportunity to work with international customers across multiple European markets.

• Exposure to established global manufacturers and a diverse range of industries.

• A collaborative, multicultural working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.