Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant - Asia Pacific

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Damen Shipyards Group is a shipbuilder like no other. With headquarters in the Netherlands and 36 shipyards and repair facilities around the world, Damen employs more than 12,000 people who deliver innovative, sustainable maritime solutions for the entire lifecycle of a ship, from design and construction to repair and conversion, for all sectors of the industry. The Sales department is divided into 7 country groups, namely Benelux, North, West & South Europe, East & South East Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

As a Sales Assistant, you will work closely with colleagues within the Sales Area Asia Pacific. You will work in a role with a strong commercial focus to support the Sales team. You will be closely involved in all aspects of the commercial process of ship sales, from start to finish, including providing daily support to customers from different countries in Asia Pacific.

You will register new sales opportunities, prepare quotes and tenders, and provide support with contractual preparations. Once a contract is signed, you will play an important role together with colleagues from the Sales team in delivering the product to the satisfaction of the customer. This role is suitable for you if you are flexible, can act quickly, and think ahead.

As a Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• General support of the Sales Managers;
• Preparing and processing confidential and commercial correspondence and documents in English;
• Preparing quotes and tenders;
• Managing (entering data) of the digital sales system;
• Organizing acquisition trips;
• Preparing and organizing meetings, business visits, events;
• Support with contractual preparations.

Our new colleague:

• Is commercial, proactive, and a motivated self-starter;
• Has strong communication and organizational skills and a real team spirit;
• Is flexible and remains accurate under stressful situations;
• Is not afraid to make decisions and is a reliable person.

In addition, we are looking for a colleague who:

• Has completed a study in secretarial or commercial direction (MBO+ or HBO work and thinking level);
• Has a good command of the Dutch and English languages (both orally and in writing);
• Has at least 2 years of work experience;
• Is available full-time or 4 days per week.

We offer:

• Salary in line with education and work experience;
• A pleasant, informal work atmosphere in a growing, international environment;
• A varied role in a dynamic company;
• Good compensation and excellent secondary employment benefits;
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days (possibility to sell these);
• Reimbursement of travel expenses;
• Profit sharing and pension contribution;
• Continuous attention to professional and personal development through our Damen Academy;
• An active staff association with monthly events and sports.

We look forward to receiving your application! For any questions, please contact the Recruiter, Gerard Eggink.