Service Sales Support Representative (German Speaker)

What you’ll do:

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Eaton's Services team is accelerating the advancement of its service offerings and scaling plans to implement software solutions for customers worldwide.

The Sales Support Representative (German speaker) is primarily responsible for supporting the sales of assigned services to grow revenue and enhance customer satisfaction. This role aims to improve customer satisfaction and revenue growth by effectively managing sales leads and opportunities, and building strong relationships with customers and partners. By serving as an escalation point and collaborating with various teams, the Service Sales Support Representative ensures timely and effective customer service, optimizes the install base, and drives continuous improvement in sales processes.

Additionally, this position involves providing product and service selection assistance to customers, end users, field sales, IT channels, distributors, and resellers within the designated territory. The representative will develop product-related awareness and knowledge for both internal and external customers, and represent the company to customers. Partnering with field sales, the representative will support and influence designated sales goals.

Main Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell distributed services and products via phone or e-mail; educating customers on the impact the product has on their business thus offering product related services or product replacement to customers
• Responsible for generating and following up service quotations sent to our customers
• Proactively act to understand and solve customer needs and identify solutions to non-standard tasks/queries
• Provide good follow up on ongoing quotes until receiving Purchase Order from customer
• Proactively contacting customers based on generated Leads to increase service revenue of Eaton
• Gain deep understating on the distributed product portfolio and related services with the clear understanding of the impact it has on the customer thus maximising sales potentials
• Establish professional and best practice contacts with the customers
• Constant co-operation with sales, finance and product departments in order to acquire and maintain an extensive knowledge of the internal workings of these departments and their processes. Work in collaboration with the technical sales support and marketing
• Instigates regular meetings with sales and channel managers in order to establish and verify the forecast and work progress
• They have a sales target to start to take direct ownership of some accounts (i.e. contract renewals, less technical sales, etc)
• Able to detect and escalate problem or error with data that he/she is responsible for
• Service maintenance contract management and upsell focus to capture new business opportunities

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from an accredited institution or equivalent professional degree

Minimum 2 years of sales experience preferably on electrical/IT/telecommunications

Skills:

Languages: German (B2–C1) and English (fluent) required; additional European languages are an advantage

Strong understanding of software applications and customization capabilities

Technical sales aptitude and analytical skills

Market, industry, channel, and competitive knowledge

Knowledge of export business rules (as required)

Negotiation and consultative selling skills

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships through active listening and timely issue resolution

Strong business acumen and ability to navigate corporate and channel structures

Teamwork, networking, and continuous learning mindset

Adaptability and ability to drive change and process improvements

Ability to build and manage a sales funnel using CRM tools with accurate reporting

What We Offer:

• Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, - Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
• Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
• Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
• Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
• Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
• Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we’re dedicated to enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton’s largest office in the region. With a diverse team of over 700 people, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 20+ languages, the BSC is the central hub for business services. It empowers seamless operations and drives exceptional results across our electrical, industrial, and corporate teams. We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.