Sales Support Specialist at WÜSTHOF GmbH

Welcome to WÜSTHOF. We have been crafting the world's finest chef's knives since 1814, and we believe that cutting is a way of sharing. Just as our knives bring families together over a meal, we believe our team thrives when we share our vision, experience, and success. With over 300 employees across North America and Europe, we take pride in a manufacturing process that involves over forty steps, many of which are still performed by hand. We are looking for someone who wants to bring their unique personality and passion to our team as we continue to forge the future of our brand.

What is this role?

We are looking for a Sales Support Specialist to join us on a part-time, on-site basis in the United States. This is a mid-level position designed for a detail-oriented professional who can act as a key partner to our sales team and the VP of Sales. You will play a vital role in streamlining our administrative operations, allowing our sales professionals to focus on driving growth.

What will you do?

• Manage essential administrative workflows, including the approval of product samples, expense reports, and time off requests.
• Coordinate quarterly sales meetings and handle all travel logistics for both domestic and international trips.
• Oversee the WUSA Sales SharePoint site and produce a monthly newsletter to keep our team connected and informed.

What makes you a great fit?

To be successful in this role, you should have at least three years of experience in a sales or customer support environment. We value candidates who possess the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with both internal and external partners.
• High proficiency in MS Office tools like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, along with experience using SharePoint.
• Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems is considered a significant plus.
• A 4-year degree is preferred.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to solve problems independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.