Why join our team?
yes!   A competitive salary

yes!   A generous
non-contributory pension (12.5%)

yes!   Health and insurance benefits

yes!   Share options

yes!   A friendly team

yes!   Flexible working hours

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Internal Sales Executive
(German speaking)

This position is no longer available, but contact Granta if you have an interest in similar positions.

Granta Design leads the materials information technology market, experiencing consistent year-on-year growth over the last decade with a unique product and great reputation. As an open and entrepreneurial organization we have a flexible approach and offer a high level of autonomy to individuals who play a key role in our growth and success.

We have an immediate opportunity for an internal sales professional looking to develop a sales career in a growing company and who can help us add to our impressive customer list that includes organisations such as Apple, Boeing, Emerson Electric, Ferrari F1, GE, Johnson Matthey, Honeywell and NASA.

What you will be doing:

  • Working with the Account Management team to develop sales strategies within the global territory.
  • Developing and accomplishing a region lead generation plan
  • Analysing incoming contacts/leads and determining the most appropriate course of action
  • Selling the Granta material selection solution over the telephone
  • Providing effective product demonstrations for prospects via Webex 
  • Supporting the reseller communication channel throughout the sales interval
  • Creating and delivering qualified chances to Accounts Managers where appropriate.
  • Maintaining and expanding the database of prospects
  • Capturing of accurate and complete information in Customer Relationship Management system (CRM).

About you:

You definitely:

  • Are a fluent German speaker
  • Have 2-3 years experience in a similar environment
  • Are articulate with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Are energetic, self motivated – a positive team player who can really bring ideas to the team
  • Should be technically capable of learning new technologies
  • Have strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
  • Have a good level of IT knowledge

You probably:

  • Are an engineering or science graduate
  • Are fluent in other languages as well as German
  • Have a background in materials

What we can offer you:

  • A good salary package with rewards linked to your achievements, uncapped commission and realistic targets
  • The career development opportunities that flow from joining a rapidly growing, exciting organisation
  • A modern, spacious working environment and a casual, relaxed atmosphere (no dress code)
  • A good work lap-top, spacious desk space, second monitor etc.
  • A 12.5% non-contributory pension scheme
  • Share Options
  • Healthcare or gym membership
  • Death in service cover
  • Proper tea and coffee
  • A friendly team
  • Some flexibility in working hours

Granta Design is successful, focused, trusted, intelligent, and a great place to work. If you're bright, enthusiastic, committed, and like the look of Granta, send us your CV/resume and a cover letter explaining what you are looking for. We are growing and new opportunities are always opening up—some of them may not even be on the website yet.


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