Sales Assistant - German Speaking

About Us

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies - including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

The Sales Assistant - Commercial Sales provides global process support for inbound business and supports customers within the company size 1-100 employees, assisting Commercial Account Managers, partners and distributors with quotes, Deal Registration handling, discretionary discounting, mid-term upgrades, licensing support and other sales related activities.

What You Will Do:

• Work as an overlay Sales Support/Sales Administrator for the Central (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern Europe) Region Commercial team.
• Support the team in daily tasks and work with corresponding teams like renewal team and channel
• Ensure quotes and other tasks are processed in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Understand end-to-end processes across the deal registration flow process including roles and responsibilities of cross-functional support teams to quickly resolve issues.
• Update CRM (Salesforce.com) with conversations and other pertinent information.
• Effectively communicate with Sophos partners and distributors using phone and our Sales Engagement Platform (Outreach.io).
• Work within the wider Commercial team to implement scalable programs and process improvements to drive efficiency of internal processes and improve customer experience.
• Regularely interact with internal Teams
• Data management in our CRM system (Salesforce)
• Participation at internal education and training programs

What You Will Bring:

• Fluent in German & English verbal and written (minimum B2 Level)
• Up to 2 years of total and relevant customer service experience or order processing experience
• Experience engaging easily and using effective questioning and active listening to gather relevant information
• Ability to make customers, partners, and their needs a primary focus and delivers an exceptional customer experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and using CRM systems(e.g. Salesforce)
• Strong structured working method
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Strong skills in flexibility, proactivity and self-motivation approach

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back - we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

• Our people - we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We're proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

Data Protection

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