Join Bakon, a leading innovator in bakery machinery and production lines, trusted worldwide to deliver tailored solutions for the food industry. As part of the Food, Health, and Nutrition (FHN) division of Coperion (Hillenbrand group), we are expanding our team at our site in Goes, Netherlands.

We are hiring:

Sales Coordinator

Role purpose

• Administrative and organizational backbone of the sales team.
• Back-up for Order Manager

RESPONSABILITIES

 Executive & Organizational Support

•  Preparation of presentations for customers, partners, and management. Preparation of sales reports and forecasts in coordination with Head of Sales
• Support strategic initiatives linked to sales growth and international expansion
• Optimize internal sales processes in coordination with Head of Sales

Sales & Commercial Support

Ownership of sales administration, documentation, and CRM discipline :

• Coordination and preparation of quotations, contracts, and commercial documentation. Ownership of sales contracts at Legal departments. Manage SI agreements and contracts
• Supporting Sales with follow-up tracking on quotations, customer actions, and internal deadlines by means of Salesforce. Track open accounts and make payment plans in accordance with Sales reps and finance department
• Support tender processes and structured bid documentation

Integration & Key contact role

Act as the primary coordination point between the two operation companies, BAKON and UNIFILLER, for sales, application, and order teams.

• Ensure alignment across departments on:
  • System integration and updates
  • Lead times and delivery schedules
  • Technical documentation and specifications
  • Commercial terms and conditions
  • Joint customer projects and international opportunities
  • Consistent communication and documentation towards customers and partners
• Support the rollout, maintenance, and continuous improvement of shared processes and tools with UNIFILLER.

PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field, or relevant professional experience/qualifications gained through work experience.
• Proven experience in sales support, administration, or coordination roles, ideally within technical or industrial sectors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), MS Office Suite, and familiarity with project management tools.
• Language skills: Fluent in Dutch and English (mandatory). Additional languages (e.g., German, French) are considered a plus but are not required.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of technical documentation and contract management is advantageous.
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams or departments, especially in international settings.

JOIN US!

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the core of a growing international sales organization, supporting strategic initiatives, and facilitating seamless cross-company collaboration.

Join Bakon and be part of a team that makes a real impact in the food industry.

Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

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