Inside Sales Representative (Dutch OR French Speaking)

Protolabs; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company bonus

Well-being support

Daily lunch and snacks

Learning & development opportunities

Regular team events

Job summary

Protolabs in the Netherlands is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to handle a steady stream of transactional sales opportunities for CNC and 3D Printing services. This entry-level role supports customers through the sales process, helping to drive growth and ensure a smooth experience.

You will apply a process-driven approach to meet and exceed sales targets, while building strong relationships with new and existing customers.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with 0–2 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in sales or related field.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up effectively.
• Self-motivated, results-driven and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage opportunities and pipeline across CNC and 3D Printing services.
• Support lead generation, nurture prospects, and engage campaigns.
• Conduct meetings and presentations to raise awareness and grow relationships.
• Maintain CRM data, coordinate with internal partners, and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales mindset

Customer relationship

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as an Inside Sales Representative!

The role of an Inside Sales Representative (ISR) at Protolabs involves managing a steady stream of transactional sales opportunities and orders specific to our CNC and 3D Printing service lines. This entry-level position is designed to support Protolabs' growth by effectively supporting customers through the sales processes, ensuring a smooth experience and driving business expansion. The ISR uses process-oriented approach to handle inside sales functions, with the primary responsibility of meeting and exceeding sales targets, customer acquisition goals and other company objectives.

You Will

Opportunity and Pipeline Management:

• Facilitate the progression of sales opportunities throughout the sales process, supporting design iterations and aligning with client buying requirements.
• Generating new opportunities, nurturing prospects, and engaging former contacts via different marketing events and or campaigns to maintain a dynamic sales pipeline.
• Evaluate and optimize performance by tracking metrics such as call outcomes, meeting scheduled, pipeline development, deals closed, and revenue growth to align with company objectives.

Demand Generation/Lead Management:

• Support lead generation efforts completing sale activities to drive lead qualification and conversions
• Nurture prospects and engage former customers via different marketing events and or campaigns generating new sales opportunities.
• Prepare, conduct, and facilitate customer meetings and presentations to increase awareness, drive customer relationship to grow & retain business.

Customer Engagement and Retention:

• Actively contribute to marketing events by driving awareness to Protolabs webinars, tradeshows, and other social/content engagements to enhance Protolabs' brand interaction and visibility.
• Conduct discovery calls to gain insights into customer needs, cultivating both new customer acquisition and existing relationships.
• Identifying and raising large or production sales opportunities to sales management in order to provide adequate support and resources ensuring positive customer outcomes.

Operational and Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective communications with internal partners on customer projects within Protolabs
• Utilize CRM software and sales tools effectively for managing pipeline insights, prioritizing opportunities, and ensuring timely follow-ups for designated projects and new prospects.
• Support and respond to general sales inquiries received via different communication channels (sales inbox, online forms, chat assistants, etc.)
• Maintain customer information by documenting & tracking engagement and interactions within Customer Resource Management software application
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Sales Management.

What It Takes

• Entry-level position; Typically has 0-2 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent sales experience
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring timely opportunity follow-up and closing of deals.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales goals and objectives
• Ability to build and sustain robust customer relationships to enhance satisfaction
• Exhibits Protolabs values: We are one team, We are kind, We are makers, We win or we learn, We take ownership
• Fluent in Dutch OR French desired

What's In It For You!

Our success is built on our people. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work. Alongside a supportive and inclusive culture, we offer a range of benefits designed to make work both rewarding and enjoyable:

• Annual company bonus – we celebrate success together and reward both individual contributions and overall business performance.
• Well-being support – access to OpenUp, providing professional psychological support to help you stay healthy and balanced.
• Daily lunch and snacks – shared meals in the office create space to connect, recharge, and strengthen collaboration.
• Learning & development opportunities – access to external training and events, as well as our in-house LEARN platform, offering a wide range of courses and workshops to support your growth.
• Regular team events and socials – fostering connection, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.