Key Skills

Job Description

Do you enjoy being the person who keeps customers and the sales team moving forward? Do you have a strong sales support mindset and enjoy combining customer interaction, coordination and administration? Are you energized by helping turn enquiries and opportunities into successful orders while making sure the details behind the scenes are handled smoothly? And would you like to be part of a growing and innovative high-tech company with global outreach, where passion and impact are part of our core values? We’d love to have you! Who is Xsens Xsens is a leading full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement. Xsens serves the entertainment, health & sports, and automation & mobility markets. Our innovations enable our customers to capitalize on the value of movement by transforming data into meaningful and actionable insights. Partnering with leading global brands such as Electronic Arts, Netflix, Toyota, Siemens, NVIDIA, Scania and over 1000 sports organizations/research centers/universities, Xsens is creating extraordinary outcomes that move humanity forward. Xsens is a portfolio company of Francisco Partners, visit www.xsens.com to learn more. Your role as a Sales Support Representative at Xsens As a Sales Support Representative, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of our renowned industrial sensor solutions within the Automation & Mobility market segments, including outdoor mobile robots, subsea robotics and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. In this role, you will work closely with our Account Executives and Field Application Engineers to support the full sales process. Your responsibilities will include following up on inbound enquiries and sales opportunities, preparing quotations and sales documentation, coordinating customer requests, and ensuring a smooth transition from opportunity to order. You will also play an important role in maintaining strong relationships with existing customers and supporting the sales team in developing new business opportunities. A significant part of the role involves sales administration and customer support, including accurate order processing, approved vendor form completion, managing RMAs (Return Material Authorizations), and coordinating our product loaner pool. You will help ensure that customer requests are handled efficiently and that relevant information is accurately documented and communicated across the organization. You will also have the opportunity to explore and implement modern automation and AI tools in a controlled and practical way to improve sales processes, administration and customer support. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of customers, sales and technology and wants to develop a broad understanding of the sales process. It can provide a strong foundation for a future career as an Account Executive. You will report directly to the Business Line Director, and your office will be based in Enschede, the Netherlands. Key challenges : Support the sales process: Assist Account Executives with customer enquiries, opportunities, quotations, sales documentation and follow-up. Manage customer relationships: Provide responsive support to existing customers and help ensure a smooth and professional customer experience Coordinate sales administration: Process orders, RMAs and the product loaner pool, ensuring accurate and timely administration Maintain sales information: Keep CRM records, customer data, opportunities and activities accurate and up to date, and coordinate information across Sales and Engineering Improve sales processes: Identify opportunities to streamline sales support and administration, including the use of automation and AI tools Your skills and experience Xsens is looking for a highly proactive and independent Inside Sales Representative to support our Sales team for the industrial-grade sensors market. Someone who thrives in an environment where your conscientious workstyle and commercial drive are highly appreciated. You have: Bachelor degree in Commercial or related fields At least 1 year of inside sales or sales support experience in a fast paced environment Excellent verbal/written communication skills and active listening Accurate administration skills: data entry, database hygiene and order processing and attention for compliance Proficiency with MS Excel and AI communication tools Advanced proficiency in English, proficiency in of German or Spanish is a plus High level of resilience and adaptability, combined with good time management and prioritization Relationship building skillset/experience, able to prioritize and multi-task Working at Xsens We value ingenious ideas, no matter where they come from. We believe diverse thoughts, voices, and backgrounds make us stronger as a company. We know that it is through collaboration with people from all walks of life that we make the most positive impact as an organization. Join Xsens’ innovative, ambitious, and international team, where your ideas and talents make an impact. Along with a competitive compensation package, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and help you thrive. 28 paid vacation days with an option to buy, sell, or carry over days, giving you flexibility to manage your time off as appropriate to your situation Tax perks for your sports memberships and bicycle purchase; so staying active is easier than ever. Flexible working hours and the option to work from home, helping you balance life and work Paid volunteer time: Through our partnership with Stichting Present, you have the opportunity to give back to the community during office hours Our partnership with Equip gives you on-demand access to a dedicated financial planner who provides clear guidance and a concrete plan for wealth building, pensions, and major life events. Enjoy company social events as well as fun, informal activities organized by our staff association. From movie nights and sports clinics to cooking classes and LAN parties, there’s always something happening to connect and have fun

Core Responsibilities

Support Account Executives throughout the sales process by following up on enquiries and opportunities, preparing quotations and sales documentation, coordinating customer requests, and helping convert opportunities into orders. Manage customer support and sales administration, including order processing, RMAs, loaner equipment, CRM records, and process improvements using automation and AI tools.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a commercial or related field and at least one year of inside sales or sales support experience are requested. Candidates should have strong communication and relationship-building skills, accurate administrative abilities, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and AI communication tools, advanced English, and effective time management and prioritization; German or Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• 28 Paid Vacation Days
• Option to Buy, Sell, or Carry Over Vacation Days
• Tax Benefits for Sports Memberships and Bicycle Purchases
• Flexible Working Hours
• Work-from-Home Option
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Access to a Financial Planner
• Company Social Events