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Inside Sales Representative
Van Duuren
Are you commercially driven, customer-focused, and energized by building (new) long-term customer relationships? Do you enjoy advising customers, preparing quotations, and turning leads into lasting partnerships? If so, we would love to meet you!
Who are you?
As an Inside Sales Representative , you are an important link within our commercial organization. You manage your own customer portfolio and serve as the primary point of contact for both new and existing customers. From our office in Vianen, you communicate with customers daily via phone, email, and Microsoft Teams. In addition, you occasionally visit key accounts to further strengthen and develop business relationships.
You oversee the entire commercial process: from the initial customer inquiry and quotation to closing the deal and maintaining a sustainable customer relationship. In this role, you work closely with colleagues from Sales, Planning, and Operations to provide the best possible service to our customers.
Who are we?
Van Duuren is a family-owned company with a forward-thinking vision of logistics. We combine personal commitment with innovation and automation to prepare for the future.
What do we do, and for whom?
• We transport shipments to 39 countries across Europe, ranging from a single pallet to full truckloads.
• We serve customers in the retail, fashion, e-commerce, and industrial sectors.
Extensive reach, personal approach. That's Van Duuren!
What will you do?
• Identify and qualify commercial opportunities through inbound inquiries, LinkedIn, AI-generated leads, and outbound prospecting activities.
• Contact leads by phone and further develop both new and existing customer relationships.
• Prepare quotations and pricing proposals and ensure they are accurately prepared and presented.
• Actively follow up on quotations and convert them into long-term customer partnerships.
• Manage your own customer portfolio.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your customers.
• Maintain accurate customer data and commercial activities within AFAS.
• Advise customers and answer questions via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, and face-to-face meetings.
What do you bring?
• MBO Level 4 or bachelor's degree level of working and thinking, preferably in a commercial or logistics-related field.
• 0-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Availability of 28 to 40 hours per week.
• Strong communication skills, customer focus, and a commercial mindset.
• Fluent Dutch language skills, both written and spoken.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to recognize opportunities and take initiative.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, even when managing multiple inquiries simultaneously.
• Experience in transport, logistics, or sales is an advantage.
• Due to the location of this position in Vianen, preference will be given to candidates living within approximately 35 km of Vianen.
What do we offer?
• A challenging and varied commercial role within a growing logistics organization.
• An enthusiastic and committed team where collaboration is key.
• Competitive employment conditions aligned with your knowledge and experience.
• Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
• A freshly prepared lunch provided daily at the office.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal growth and career advancement within Van Duuren.
Please send your CV and motivation letter to , attn. Naomi Meester .