Sales Support and Administration Lead (French-speaking)

Are you a French- speaking rare blend of solid administrative experience, refined interpersonal skills, and a calm and positive demeanor? Have you had a supervisor role in the past, and you are looking for an international and progressive company where you can improve processes and develop your leadership?

Applied Medical might be the next step in your career!

We are seeking a Sales Support & Administration Lead to join our diverse and international Tender & Contracts Department in Amersfoort. This team ensures the accurate and timely submission of offers to private and public hospitals across Europe, helping secure contracts for medical devices used in a wide range of surgical specialties.

In this role, you will :

• identify, review, coordinate, and prepare tender submissions according to strict deadlines and procedures
• lead a small team dedicated to the French Market
• coordinate daily team activities, stepping in for the Team Leader or Associate Manager when required.

This is a dynamic, deadline-driven environment where precision, structure, and collaboration are key.

This position is based at our European Headquarters in Amersfoort (NL) and reports to the Team Lead Tender & Contracts. You’ll join a culture fueled by collaboration, innovation, and openness, driven by our mission to make a positive, meaningful difference.

Within Applied Medical, this role has the title of Senior Tender & Contracts Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

Primarily: Tender submission and contract management

• Build and maintain knowledge of European and local public procurement regulations.
• Identify tender opportunities, map submission timeline and cascade requirements to relevant departments
• Compile documentation, submit offers, and act as a contact person for contracting authorities
• Maintain accurate documentation and price lists, and inform customers of any price and product changes
• Process sales reports in excels to monitor and track the supply of our products to our customers

Additionally: Leadership

• Report relevant issues and propose solutions that support continuous process improvement
• Provide steady, clear guidance to the team, serving as a trusted reference point for questions, coaching, and decision support.
• Plan for succession, recruitment, onboarding, and training
• Cultivate a supportive and cooperative team environment and foster a cohesive atmosphere

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree level
• At least 3 years of working experience in a sales support or administrative role
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisor role
• Excellent and formal communication skills in French, both in speaking and writing, including good understanding of legal language
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Good knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, and Windows-based computer applications

What we offer

• A permanent employment contract
• An international working environment, fueled by respect and a healthy work-life balance tailored to the business and team member’s needs
• 27 paid vacation days (based on fulltime contract) with option to purchase five additional days
• This is mainly an on-site role with hybrid options
• Commuting allowance of €0,23/km or full coverage of public transportation costs
• A wide variety of internal trainings and development possibilities and a tuition program for external trainings
• The opportunity to pro-actively work on your vitality and fitness
• State-of-the-art facilities, including green areas, in-house restaurant and gym
• Additional benefits, such as:
• Attractive pension scheme (your contribution at 4%, ours at 12%)
• €50 net monthly health insurance contribution
• Two (paid) days per year dedicated to volunteering activities
• Several fun company events and meaningful initiatives organized throughout the year

At Applied Medical, we are committed to make a meaningful, positive difference, each and every day. Within our European headquarters in Amersfoort (NL), we develop, manufacture and support the implementation of our advanced medical devices across Europe and the MENA region. Applied’s team members enjoy working in an environmentally friendly and international environment, in which people of diverse backgrounds are valued, challenged, and acknowledged. We support our team members by giving them opportunities of ongoing learning and education, possibilities to take part in community volunteering activities and a variety of onsite exercise classes and health activities.

If you are passionate about working in an organization that allows you to make decisions based upon what is right for the patient, customer, community and environment, Applied Medical is the place for you.

Interested?

Would you like to be part of our expanding team? If the answer is yes, we'd love to get to know you and look forward to hearing from you!

For more information regarding our hiring process, click here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via [email protected] or +31 (0)33 7548713.