Inside Sales and Account Executive - German speaking {Mechanical Engineering}

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We are transforming the manufacturing industry and are on the lookout for the makers, the doers and the re-thinkers!
Protolabs Network provides engineers and designers access to more than 250 extensively vetted manufacturing partners. As part of Protolabs’ global services, we specialize in on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and sheet metal fabrication. Trusted by some of the most innovative companies in the world (NASA, HP, Audi and more), we are the world’s fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturing solution. Some of the parts we’ve produced are even floating in space!
As our Inside Sales and Account Executive - you'll be closing the deals brought in by our marketing team (~75%) and through your outbound activities (~25%).
This will require both empathy and technical knowledge of our services. Your responsibilities will include qualifying new business opportunities and working with customers to close their manufacturing projects with Protolabs. In this role you'll be able to learn everything about 3D Printing, Sheet Metal, CNC Machining and Injection Molding to help (and close!) all incoming requests to the best of your abilities.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced sales team at one of the most innovative companies changing global manufacturing and honing your sales skills. 
Sound good? Keep reading!

What you'll do:

• Close inbound deals (75%) and generate business through outbound activity (25%)

Inbound activities:

• Seek and identify new sales opportunities for incoming high value deals 
• Follow up with existing and potential customers to turn leads into active customers
• Collaborate with sales people across the business, working closely with Mechanical Engineers on high value deals in the DACH region
• Researching customers and become subject matter expert in the manufacturing and additive manufacturing field (CNC, 3DP, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Injection Molding)
• Carrying out product demos (95% remotely, 5% face-to-face).

Outbound activities:

• Gain in-depth knowledge of our customers, industry and Protolabs’ offerings
• Effectively manage campaigns and reach out to new prospects

What it takes:

• 1-2 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing role, interfacing with customers
• You are confident and you have great sales and communication skills to establish rapport, build relationships and understand your customers needs 
• Business acumen to want to research and understand your customers and their needs
• Tech savvy: CRM systems, monitoring data/quotas
• Fluent English and German language skills preferred (verbal and written)
• Bonus: engineering or science degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)

What's in it for you?

• Part of our incredible journey is clearly down to our amazing team, and we strongly believe in giving people a space to truly, authentically be themselves. We also believe that treating our employees well and sprinkling a great place to work with some nice perks can make work a little sweeter.


• Annual company bonus. We celebrate success together! Employees are not only rewarded for their achievements but also for contributing to the overall success of the business.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements! (we try to accommodate where it’s possible, so feel free to ask us more about this)
• Wellness and well-being with access to OpenUp psychologists, practice mindfulness with Headspace and tons more.
• Doggo-friendly office. We are big pet lovers and fully encourage hanging out with your (and your colleagues’) furry friends in the office
• Daily Lunch and snacks are provided in the office; it's a moment for our teams to connect and recharge. Shared meals strengthen our bonds and fuel collaboration.
• We offer 4 learning and development days to be used for training or on volunteering, €650 to spend on learning co