Sales & Project Specialist Technical Sales

Company Description

John Crane, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for the energy and process industries, enabling efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 locations in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We collaborate with our customers to help keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has pioneered progress by building a better future. Each year, we serve millions of people and help create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world in four global markets: energy, safety & defense, aerospace, and general industry. Smiths is listed on the London Stock Exchange and employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in more than 50 countries.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sales & Project Specialist Technical Sales to strengthen our team in Barendrecht. In this role, you will work closely with the outside sales team, purchasing department, and engineering within John Crane Holland and other John Crane locations.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Receiving and developing technical inquiries for mechanical seals, couplings, filters, and other product groups based on technical specifications, required delivery time, and available budget;

- Evaluating orders with the prepared quotes;

- Providing technical (commercial) support to customers;

- Streamlining the deliveries of project-based and regular supplies to manufacturers (OEM) and end-users;

- Compiling the required documentation;

- Providing technical support to colleagues and customers;

- Communicating regularly with customers and other external parties involved;

- Regularly consulting with all involved departments and actively resolving bottlenecks in consultation;

- Actively identifying deviations, solving them, and/or adjusting project planning while keeping the agreements with the customer intact;

- Organizing so-called ‘Kick-off’ meetings with both customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

- HBO work and thinking level. Preferably a degree in HTS Mechanical Engineering (WTB).

- Commercial/technical background, preferably in an industrial company.

- Several years of work experience, preferably in an industrial company.

- Experience with data processing in SAP, CRM, Excel, Word, and possibly PowerPoint.

- Proficiency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken, is required.

- Proficiency in a third language (German, French) is a plus.

Additional Information

What you can expect:

- An attractive salary based on experience and knowledge;

- A challenging role within an internationally operating company;

- Opportunities for professional development and career growth;

- Flexibility to work up to two days per week from home;

- Extras such as fresh fruit at the office, a bonus scheme based on company performance, travel reimbursement, and home-office allowance.

With colleagues worldwide, we are proud of our diversity. To promote inclusivity, we have established employee resource groups (ERGs) that provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our company-wide ERGs include, among others, the Veterans Network, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

We believe that a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds is essential for a company’s success. Therefore, all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, age, or other legally protected characteristics. We are proud of our inclusive culture, which is rooted in equality and ethics. We celebrate, support, and embrace diversity as a strength that makes us stronger.

At no point during the recruitment process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners, ask you for payment to participate – including, but not limited to, interviews or tests. To avoid fraudulent requests, we recommend applying exclusively through our official career site (Careers - Smiths Group plc).

We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds make a company thrive. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values based on equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no point during the recruitment process will John Crane, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever ask for payment to facilitate participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying directly through our career website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)