Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Our Nordic team in Denmark have an exciting new opportunity to join them in the role of Inside Sales Representative.
This role supports customers within the Swedish Market so you will need to be fluent in Swedish and have a good level of spoken Business English.
The team invest in their people, and their management style is all about giving you the autonomy and trust to make decisions on your own judgement and fully support you on your journey through the business.
Based in Herlev, Denmark you will be part of an engaging and supportive team responsible for managing and growing business through customer engagement, exploring business opportunities within your customer base, generating leads, making outbound calls and virtual meetings to existing customers to increase loyalty in line with growth targets.
What’s in it for you?
Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:
- A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal
- A strong open-door policy within senior management
- Group Medical Program
- Pension Plan
- Bonus Plan
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Massage Subsidy
What will you be doing?
- Manage inbound and outbound enquiries, promoting Farnell’s products services, and capabilities.
- Oversee the full sales cycle — from first initial customer contact to order fulfilment — ensuring customer requirements are met or exceeded.
- Grow relationships with expand sales with existing accounts through proactive communication and a high level or customer service and knowledge.
- Collaborate closely with product management, field sales, and suppliers to deliver best-in-class solutions.
- Create accurate quotations, pricing information, product guidance, and end‑to‑end support.
- Coordinate customer needs across inventory, lead times, and pricing.
- Support team initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Working in cross collaboration to proactively coordinate sales efforts and strategies with internal teams such as product, materials and field sales.
What about you?
You’re someone who thrives in a customer-focused, fast-paced sales environment. You bring:
- Inside sales, customer service or sales administration experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with customers quickly
- High levels of initiative, independence, and problem-solving ability
- Customer focused and results driven with the ability to work towards goals
- A proactive mindset and the ability to identify new opportunities for growth
- A collaborative approach with the ability to work well across departments
- Fluent in Swedish and good spoken Business English
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Experience in inside sales, customer service, or sales administration
- Fluency in Swedish
- Good spoken Business English
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Initiative, independence, and problem-solving ability
- Customer-focused and results-driven approach
- Ability to identify new business opportunities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
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Retirement Support — A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) and a discounted employee stock purchase plan establishes strong long-term savings options. Company materials and plan documents underscore active pension funding and tools that help employees model outcomes.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
