VIKING seeks a Inside Sales Executive

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Are you interested in a career in the Sales Department of a globally oriented company?
If "Yes," then our search for an Inside Sales Executive might be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic Inside Sales Executive to join our Sales team in Istanbul, Turkey. In this role, you will report to the Sales Manager responsible for Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Lebanon, and Israel.

About the position:
In the Sales Department, we focus on customer requests and orders for all Life Saving Equipment onboard with VIKING’s global network. Our primary focus is on customer satisfaction, and we are the global brand trusted by our customers.

If you are enthusiastic about being part of this dynamic team, please read on. We are looking for self-disciplined and structured colleagues with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Primary tasks and responsibilities in the position include:

• Preparing and presenting quotes for incoming inquiries.
• Following up on all business processes from quotation to invoicing.
• Ensuring the supply of materials for ships belonging to regional shipowners at various ports worldwide, using VIKING's global network.
• Coordinating with the Logistics and Warehouse teams within the VIKING network.
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction and providing systematic solutions for customer needs.
• Supporting sales executives and communicating with customers over the phone.
• Documenting all sales activities according to VIKING Group standards.
• Creating, updating, and managing contacts, accounts, or opportunities in the CRM system.
• Regularly communicating with potential or existing customers and responding to inquiries.

Necessary skill set
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar position, preferably within the maritime industry, and a positive, result-oriented attitude.

You should have strong project management skills and the ability to independently drive projects forward. Knowledge of sales and industry requirements would be an advantage.

Furthermore, we would like you to have the following qualifications:

• 3 years of work experience in sales and customer relationship management, preferably within the maritime industry.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of CRM systems.
• Experience with SAP is preferable.
• Male candidates must have completed their military service.
• Based in the Istanbul, Maltepe office with occasional domestic and international travel for training and customer visits.

VIKING offers
We offer an attractive position that provides the opportunity for personal and professional development, working alongside colleagues who value job satisfaction and a positive work environment.

VIKING is a global organization, with the majority of our activities serving a worldwide market. We foster a strong corporate culture and prioritize empowering individuals to contribute and thrive.

Your VIKING journey begins here
We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please submit your CV - in Turkish or English – using the “send application” button located at this page.

Applications will be handled confidentially and in adherence with all data protection regulations.

If you have questions about the position or the company, please contact Local HR responsible, Bersu Deniz Selvi by phone +90 534 693 46 90 or by e-mail [email protected]

Read more at www.viking-life.com

About VIKING
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is the global market leader in maritime and offshore safety solutions. The company supplies and services safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, navies, helicopter services, fire departments and leisure yachts worldwide.

VIKING’s products protect passengers and crew on many of the world’s largest cruise liners and cargo ships, as well as workers on the world’s most advanced offshore platforms. VIKING also ensures safety and regulatory compliance on board at all times, enabling shipowners and owners/operators of offshore installations to focus on their business.

VIKING is a privately owned company which was founded in 1960. In 2018, VIKING acquired the Norwegian company Norsafe, whose lifeboats and rescue boats have been in use around the world since 1904. In 2019, VIKING acquired Drew Marine’s FSR division, one of the world’s three largest providers of marine fire services.

VIKING’s headquarters are in Esbjerg, Denmark, and its products are manufactured in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Greece, China and Thailand.

Visit The World Leader in Maritime Safety | Contact us today for more information.

VIKING | Maltepe/Istanbul Turkey Piazza Ofis Tugay Yolu Cad. Cevizli Mah No.69/A K
11 34846 Maltepe/Istanbul
Turkey

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