The Big Picture:

Howden Reciprocating and Centrifugal compressors (HCR), is a specialist supplier of tailor-made gas compression equipment to various industries. Our products have made a valuable difference for our clients for the past 100 years, and we are now looking for a new member to join our Revamp & Spares team and who will assist us in making a valuable difference in the century to come.

Our Aftermarket department ensures that compressors continue to operate for years to come through maintenance plans, supply of OEM parts, service calls and equipment modifications to today's technology or changed operating conditions and repairs. As Inside Sales Support, you will be responsible for the process of creating quotations up to order fulfillment. You will work together with our Sales team and our global business units. This is a unique opportunity to work for a company that has a leading role in the energy transition!

What needs to be done?

• Providing quotations and order confirmations including pricing, delivery times and technical descriptions in order to deliver the orders to the customer according to agreed specifications and delivery times, including coordinating the financial completion of the order;

• Based on the pricing policy, determining the sales prices and delivery times, and taking into account price agreements, commissions, delivery terms, market trends, currency risks and past sales data/performance;

• Reviewing Terms & Conditions and contracts of customers before forwarding them to the Legal Department;

• Support the Howden regional offices in providing services to our customers;

• Monitoring progress and coordinate with regard to procurement, operations and logistics;

• Maintaining a good relationship with (internal and external) customers/relations.

What do you need to bring?

• Relevant technical or commercial background (MBO level 4 or HBO level) by education or work experience in a similar industry;

• Interest in the technical aspects in the role, commercial understanding and creativity to find the best technical-commercial solution (thinking out of the box);

• Experience in evaluating Terms & Conditions and the financial and legal aspects;

• A pro-active and continuous improvement mind-set: seek, propose, try, evaluate and implement improvements;

• Excellent interpersonal skills including an open and engaging communication style;

• Team player, responsible and a self-starter;

• Quality focus;

• Good in setting priorities setting and strong time management skills;

• Fluently in English.

What will you get in return?

This is a key position within our Aftermarket organization that drives our growth in established and new markets. This means a big challenge but also the opportunity to really make a difference and have impact on the business. You will have freedom to act, the opportunity to focus on our customers and cooperation with the regional offices of Howden and drive our customer focus in the Aftermarket organization.

About us:

We enable our customers’ vital processes , which advance a more sustainable world . This is the Howden vision that drives us! Liaise with our colleagues in 34 countries. We offer global and local opportunities , 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments .

You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden we have a strong corporate identity and purpose . You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet. Our products and organization are Revolving Around You. Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.