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SOMFY Group

Builds motors and connected controls for homes and buildings

Back Office Support Project Business

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Hoofddorp, Netherlands
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementSales Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • You have an MBO diploma, preferably in electrical engineering or installation technology, or have built an equivalent level through work experience.
  • You have basic knowledge of electrical engineering and control technology, including the function and interaction of power supplies, motors, sensors, and control components.
  • You can read and use technical drawings, simple electrical wiring diagrams, and product specifications to assess and prepare customer requests.
  • You can translate technical information into a clear quotation, work instruction, or understandable customer response, and recognize when information is missing or a technical specialist should be involved.
  • You have knowledge of CRM and ERP systems and good Microsoft Office skills for processing, checking, and analyzing data.
  • You are customer-focused, communicate clearly, and coordinate easily with customers, commercial colleagues, and technical specialists.
  • You can oversee multiple requests and projects, set priorities, and follow up on agreements.
  • You take initiative and want to develop further technically and commercially.
Responsibilities
  • Review customer requests and tenders for completeness, consider suitable solutions, and prepare quotations.
  • Create digitally completed project drawings to support quotations and project execution.
  • Enter new projects and quotations into Salesforce.
  • Process incoming orders accurately in the ERP system.
  • Enter new customer details into the system accurately.
  • Schedule and monitor the work of Service Engineers.
  • Ensure invoices are sent on time.
  • Help prepare programming for building management systems.
  • Answer customer questions about technical information, scheduling, and other matters.
  • Maintain accurate administration and support the sales team.
  • Suggest ways to make processes more efficient or customer-friendly.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with building or façade automation, motorized sun shading, or integration with building management systems.
  • Familiarity with Somfy products, systems, and software.

About the company

SOMFY Group designs and manufactures motors, controls, and connected systems for openings and closures in homes and buildings. Its products automate shutters, blinds, curtains, gates, garage doors, and other access points, combining mechanical movement with electronic controls. The group serves manufacturers, installers, building professionals, and household users through an international network of brands, production sites, and distribution operations. Its connected-home offering lets occupants coordinate equipment, adjust living conditions, and manage access or security from digital interfaces. Founded in 1969, SOMFY Group is headquartered in Cluses, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cluses, France

Founded

1969

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What makes SOMFY Group unique

  • Shared problem-solving: quality teams use short-interval management and the eight-discipline method to improve performance across entities.
  • After-sales model: group brand Répar'Stores repairs and upgrades shutters, awnings, and garage doors to extend product life.
  • Interoperability strategy: connected platforms support major voice ecosystems, while the group participates in Zigbee, Thread, and Matter alliances.

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