VIKING is looking for a Front Office Sales Specialist

JOIN VIKING - and help build a safer world
Do you excel in customer interactions? Are you looking for a dynamic role in a global company with a mission of saving lives and utilizing your business degree?

If YES, then it might be you we are looking for as our Front Office Sales Specialist.

At VIKING, we live by saving lives. We are proud to be a world leading supplier of safety products, solutions, and services to the global maritime industry. Our equipment contribute to safety on everything from large cruise- and container ships to offshore platforms, ferries, fishing vessels, and superyachts.

Safety is the core in everything we do and our mission to protect and save human lives.

Do you want to join?
To further strengthen the capabilities of our Sales Department, we’re looking for a Front Office Sales Specialist. The department, part of our Global Sales Structure, is located in our office in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Your primary task will be to help VIKING's German subsidiary in daily routines.

Tasks and Responsibilities
The daily work has to be carried out in close cooperation and coordination with the Sales Department in Germany and the Logistics Centers (Shipping, Planning, Purchase and Warehouse) - Worldwide. The following tasks and projects can be expected:

• Handling of sales processes - creation of quotations, documentation and order confirmations based on customer needs
• Handling of external sourcing platforms
• Follow-up of quotations by phone
• Negotiation of quotations
• Up- and Cross-Selling of products
• Informing customers about new products
• Dealing with other VIKING subsidiaries worldwide to arrange deliveries for our customers
• Handling of complaints
• Follow-Up in outstanding payments
• Collaboration with purchase, warehouse and logistics
• Defining customer approach strategies together with responsible Key Account Managers
• Supporting Key Account Managers in daily work

Your profile
Juniors are welcome and preferably supported by a business education. The successful candidate also is:

• Fluent in English
• With technical understanding
• Communicative
• Pro-active
• Willing to learn
• Structured, process and detail oriented
• MS Office advanced user
• German language knowledge, relevant experience and SAP knowledge are a a plus

Therefore you are positive, having ”can do” approach, with helpful attitude towards colleagues and customers. On a personal level you are fast thinker, being able to prioritize, with very good communication and collaboration skills.

VIKING offers
We offer an attractive position where you get the opportunity to develop yourself in an interplay with colleagues, who value humor, job satisfaction and a great work environment.

VIKING is a global workplace where the majority of our activities address the whole world. We have a strong culture and give space to the individual – we know everybody contributes with something special. Therefore, we invest in our employees and offer unique career opportunities in an international organization.

Do you want to be a part of VIKING?
All applications are received online by ”Send application” in the job add. We conduct interviews continuously and therefore recommend you send your application and resume in English as soon as possible. All applications are naturally handled with confidentiality.

If you have questions concerning the position or VIKING, you are welcome to reach out to HR Specialist, Hristina Ugrinova, on mobile +359 876480994

Read more at www.viking-life.com

JOIN VIKING - YOUR CAREER IS SAFE WITH US

About VIKING
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is the global market leader in maritime and offshore safety solutions. The company supplies and services safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, navies, helicopter services, fire departments and leisure yachts worldwide.

VIKING’s products protect passengers and crew on many of the world’s largest cruise liners and cargo ships, as well as workers on the world’s most advanced offshore platforms. VIKING also ensures safety and regulatory compliance on board at all times, enabling shipowners and owners/operators of offshore installations to focus on their business.

VIKING is a privately owned company which was founded in 1960. In 2018, VIKING acquired the Norwegian company Norsafe, whose lifeboats and rescue boats have been in use around the world since 1904. In 2019, VIKING acquired Drew Marine’s FSR division, one of the world’s three largest providers of marine fire services.

VIKING’s headquarters are in Esbjerg, Denmark, and its products are manufactured in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Greece, China and Thailand.

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Contact

Hristina Ugrinova
HR Specialist Bulgaria
Tlf.: +359 876480994

VIKING | Plovdiv 11 “Kuklensko shose” bul.
4004 Plovdiv
Bulgaria

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Application deadline:
19. April 2025