Senior sales specialist Vacatures in Amsterdam Duivendrecht

Over de vacature

Would you like to build a career in enterprise sales while working at the forefront of AI and developing your expertise in this rapidly evolving field that addresses real business challenges? As a Sales Specialist, you will help grow the company's presence in the German market. Based in Amsterdam, you will connect with potential customers, explore their needs and develop opportunities alongside the founders and technical specialists.Initially, your focus will be on opening conversations, qualifying leads and arranging meetings. You will follow up on contacts from industry events and proactively identify new prospects. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will take greater ownership of customer conversations and progress towards independently closing deals.You will speak with decision-makers across R&D, engineering, IT and innovation. Success requires thoughtful preparation, good listening skills and the ability to explain how AI can help solve a customer's specific challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and researching target companies and relevant decision-makers in Germany.
• Generating new leads through targeted outreach, networking and industry events.
• Following up on existing contacts and qualifying their needs, priorities and potential fit.
• Arranging and supporting discovery meetings, presentations and product demonstrations.
• Working with sales and technical colleagues to connect customer challenges with suitable solutions.
• Keeping clear records of customer conversations, opportunities and next steps.
• Gradually taking responsibility for proposals, negotiations and closing deals as you develop.
• Travelling to Germany several times a month for events and customer meetings.

You will work closely with the CEO and receive practical support from an experienced sales colleague acting as your buddy. Requirements You combine commercial ambition with intellectual curiosity. You enjoy finding out how things work, ask thoughtful questions and can build credibility with knowledgeable customers. You are also comfortable taking the initiative and maintaining momentum when a sales process takes time.

We are looking for:

• German at C2 level (someone who grew up speaking the language), strong English.
• Very good understanding of German business culture.
• Ideally, around 2-5 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, business development, consulting or a related customer-facing role.
• A genuine interest in AI, enterprise software and the challenges facing technical and industrial businesses.
• The ability to understand new concepts quickly and explain them clearly in business terms.
• A consultative approach: listening carefully, identifying needs and building relationships through relevant conversations.
• Commercial drive, resilience and the discipline to follow up consistently.
• A structured, proactive way of working and the flexibility to contribute within a growing technology company.
• Availability for a full-time role in Amsterdam and willingness to travel regularly to Germany.

Benefits

• A base salary aligned with your experience, complemented by a performance-related bonus structure.
• A permanent employment contract from the outset.
• Hands-on training and coaching from the founders, sales colleagues and technical specialists.
• A dedicated sales buddy to support your onboarding and development.
• A clear development path from business development towards managing and closing enterprise sales opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the company's commercial approach in Germany.
• Exposure to senior decision-makers at major industrial businesses and practical applications of AI.
• An international working environment with close collaboration across sales, product and engineering.

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Over de vacature

Dit ga je doen

Als Senior Consultant ben je verantwoordelijk voor het verder uitbouwen van jouw portefeuille en het versterken van bestaande klantrelaties. Je adviseert opdrachtgevers over hun personeelsvraagstukken, begeleidt complexe procedures en signaleert commerciële kansen in de markt.

Je houdt je onder andere bezig met:

• ontwikkelen en uitbouwen van klantrelaties binnen de regio Amsterdam;
• adviseren van opdrachtgevers over capaciteit, talent en arbeidsmarktontwikkelingen;
• begeleiden van recruitment- en bemiddelingstrajecten van A tot Z;
• voeren van gesprekken met assistants, management assistants en directieondersteuners;
• uitbreiden van je netwerk en creëren van nieuwe business;
• signaleren van marktontwikkelingen en commerciële kansen;
• coachen en ondersteunen van collega's vanuit jouw ervaring;
• bijdragen aan de verdere groei en positionering van Secretary Plus in de regio.

Dit ben jij

Jij bent een ervaren professional die gemakkelijk schakelt tussen kandidaten, professionals en opdrachtgevers. Je bent ondernemend, commercieel sterk en weet duurzame relaties op te bouwen. Dankzij jouw ervaring ben je een stevige gesprekspartner die kansen herkent en vertrouwen creëert. Daarnaast:

• beschik je over hbo werk- en denkniveau;
• heb je ervaring binnen recruitment, arbeidsbemiddeling, sales of zakelijke dienstverlening;
• ben je sterk in relatiebeheer en business development;
• communiceer je gemakkelijk op verschillende niveaus, van professional tot directie;
• werk je zelfstandig en neem je eigenaarschap over jouw regio;
• krijg je energie van het behalen van commerciële doelstellingen én het helpen van mensen in hun carrière.

Over het bedrijf

Al meer dan 35 jaar is Secretary Plus specialist in het bemiddelen van assistants en support professionals. Wij geloven dat sterke ondersteuning organisaties succesvoller maakt en dat een passende werkomgeving professionals laat groeien.

Daarom kijken we verder dan ervaring alleen. We investeren in duurzame relaties, persoonlijke aandacht en échte verbinding. Die aanpak heeft ons al jaren een sterke positie gegeven binnen het ondersteunende vakgebied.

Vanuit Amsterdam werk je samen met ambitieuze collega's die iedere dag bouwen aan succesvolle carrières, sterke klantrelaties en langdurige samenwerkingen. Samen zorgen jullie ervoor dat assistants én organisaties het beste uit zichzelf kunnen halen.

Wat bieden wij jou?

Jij bent een ervaren professional die gemakkelijk schakelt tussen kandidaten, professionals en opdrachtgevers. Je bent ondernemend, commercieel sterk en weet duurzame relaties op te bouwen. Dankzij jouw ervaring ben je een stevige gesprekspartner die kansen herkent en vertrouwen creëert. Daarnaast:

• beschik je over hbo werk- en denkniveau;
• heb je ervaring binnen recruitment, arbeidsbemiddeling, sales of zakelijke dienstverlening;
• ben je sterk in relatiebeheer en business development;
• communiceer je gemakkelijk op verschillende niveaus, van professional tot directie;
• werk je zelfstandig en neem je eigenaarschap over jouw regio;
• krijg je energie van het behalen van commerciële doelstellingen én het helpen van mensen in hun carrière.