Sales Development Representative
At a glance
Junior Sales Development role at Insight. Netherlands · no salary stated · we estimate €38,350–€44,313 across the Netherlands.
Insight has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Find new prospects through cold outreach, then develop interest among leads already reached through marketing
- Keep customer records current with business context, contact notes, follow-up actions, and qualification details
- Use LinkedIn, email, and phone calls to contact prospects and maintain consistent follow-up
- Ask focused questions, recognize buying signals, and connect customer needs with relevant service benefits
- Plan your workload around contact KPIs while using CRM tools to improve sales productivity
What you bring
- Fluent Dutch and English communication is required for customer conversations
- You communicate clearly, build relationships, and can absorb new processes and skills quickly
- You bring a proactive, positive approach with interest in business and creating sales opportunities
- You need legal authorization to work in the application country
Who this fits
This junior sales role suits someone who is motivated by prospecting, enjoys phone and email conversations, and wants structured sales onboarding. You will need to build rapport, listen closely, qualify interest, and manage your own activity against contact targets. The role requires Dutch and English fluency and work authorization in the country where you apply.
From the employer
Are you ready to make a significant impact on major clients and drive business growth?
Insight is looking for an enthusiastic Sales Development Representative to join our team in Apeldoorn!
Meet our team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQ5QkGNx_E&feature=youtu.be
Insight is a leading solutions integrator and global supplier to businesses of sizes across the globe. We help companies implement innovation and improve business performance globally.
- 3,000+ employees in Europe with an EMEA turnover of €1.6 billion.
- Partner certifications with Microsoft, Google, AWS, Broadcom, HPE, Cisco, Adobe, RedHat, and more.
- Top Fortune 500 provider of intelligent technology solutions and IT services.
- Our 6 areas of expertise: Modern Workplace, Modern Infrastructure, Modern Apps, Intelligence Edge, Data & AI, Cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and execute sales strategies to draw in potential buyers or to solicit new potential customers.
- Reach out to potential customers who have never engaged with us, i.e., cold prospecting.
- Nurture leads who have shown interest in our solution and have already engaged with us through marketing channels.
- Keep the CRM up-to-date with profile and business insights, contact reports and actions.
- Qualify leads to ensure they meet essential criteria before progressing.
- Monitor LinkedIn, check and respond to emails, and make regular follow-up calls to potential prospects.
- Manage own time to ensure KPI for customer contacts are achieved.
- Create relationships with customers to identify their potential needs and qualify their interests and viability to drive sales.
- Optimize time effectively to enhance sales productivity and foster a high-performance environment, leveraging CRM and technologies for significant ROI.
- Build rapport and initiate conversations effectively over phone and email, providing clarity on how solutions address business problems to prevent objections.
- Develop and master the language of sales by recognizing buying signals, using persuasive language that encourages customer purchases, and knowing the right timing for asking key questions.
- Actively listen to prospects during conversations, seeking clarification when needed and asking probing questions to understand the buyer’s mindset, with a focus on 70% listening and 30% educating.
- Learn and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the features, benefits, and limitations of our services to create effective pitches that align customer needs with our solutions.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong soft skills, including communication and relationship-building and desire to learn processes and new skills quickly.
- Positive attitude and proactive mindset with an interest in business acumen.
- Ability to work smart and stay motivated, influencing stakeholders all levels.
- Passion for creating and seizing business opportunities.
- Right to work in the country where you apply.
- Both fluency in Dutch and English.
Why Join Us?
- Dedicated sales onboarding programme with your manager - grow your client and partner relationship management skills.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment - join a fresh and dynamic sales team.
- Competitive salary, benefits package and corporate culture.
Your Values
- Hunger: Proactivity, going above and beyond, desire to learn and make a difference.
- Heart: Ethical and caring, desire to add value and satisfaction.
- Harmony: A genuine team player, winning through collaboration.
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