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Employer: Karsten International
Office Address: Guangzhou, China
Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Industry & Field: Sales or Business Development
Phone Number: +31 6 27 46 47 74
Refresh Date: Feb. 3, 2026
Expiration Date: Apr. 5, 2026
Job Description
We are looking for a full-time Sales Assistant to join our office in China. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Inside Sales team and one or more Account Managers, ensuring smooth execution of sales activities and high-quality customer service.
You will play an important role in preparing quotations, handling sales administration, and supporting customer communication. Working closely with Account Managers, the Inside Sales Team Leader, and colleagues from Product Management, Financial Administration, and Supply Chain, you will contribute to efficient sales processes and accurate information flow across departments.
This position requires a structured, proactive, and service-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You will be a key support function within the sales organization, helping to coordinate sales projects, monitor progress, and ensure timely follow-up with customers and internal teams.
Your activities:
Prepare quotations and support sales administration
Provide samples and respond to customer inquiries professionally
Monitor the progress of sales projects (production, artwork, certification, delivery)
Maintain accurate data and reporting in NAV
Support Account Managers and the Inside Sales Team Leader in daily operations
Coordinate customer communications and mailings
Identify and follow up on sales-related issues when they arise
Who we are?
Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. You name it, we make it. In addition to working hard and delivering quality, enjoyment and collegiality are our top priorities. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers. Thanks to a broad international network and more than ten years of experience, we are winning the hearts of consumers all over the world with our products. You will be given every opportunity to contribute to this.
Our core values (how we work together)
Efficient & cost-conscious: We manage time and resources smartly, think critically and value what’s already in place.
Ambitious with long-term focus: We take ownership, build lasting relationships and stay humble in our success.
Striving for the best: We measure, learn, improve—and challenge each other to exceed expectations.
Direct & respectful: We communicate openly and treat everyone with respect, regardless of background.
We like to have fun: We enjoy what we do and create a positive, energetic work environment.
Are you the candidate we are looking for? Then we would like to receive your motivation with CV short motivation via the application link.
Questions? Ask our Recruiter Fanisha:
Qualifications & Requirements:
Job requirements
Must Have Experience
HBO thinking and working level
Several years of relevant work experience in a sales, commercial, or administrative role
Experience supporting sales activities and communicating with customers
Knowledge of administrative processes and sales administration
Strong personal and professional time management skills
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant business systems (preferably NAV)
Good command of the English language, both spoken and written
Ability to work accurately, structured, and organized
Nice to have
Experience working in an international or cross-cultural business environment
Strong customer focus with clear communication skills
Experience coordinating sales projects from quotation to delivery
Experience supporting Account Managers or an Inside Sales team
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, operational environment
Experience working in a role with significant screen-based work
What We Offer
Plenty of space for personal growth, ownership and continuous improvement
Social Insurance & Housing Fund
13th month salary
Daily fresh lunch, fruit, and great coffee
Fitness
Easily accessible office in Guangzhou, China
At Karsten International, we aim to create products and brands that make life smarter, healthier and sustainable.
We accomplish this by combining over ten years of knowledge and experience, with a talented and ambitious team specialized in logistics, product & brand development, private labeling, e-commerce and after-sales.
As a full-service provider we remove thresholds. This can concern handling logistics, taking care of financial concerns, or providing additional services beneficial to the product's life cycle. We can do this for your private label or for one of our independent brands.
Whether you are a manufacturer seeking new opportunities within the competitive European market or a retailer searching for best value consumer products, we can bridge that gap with you by delivering tailor-made solutions.
Karsten International is a Dutch scale-up located in the center of Amsterdam.
Website
http://www.karsten.nl
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