Sales Engineer, mechanical engineering (M/F/D)

Understanding technology, inspiring customers, and developing customized solutions: As a Sales Engineer (m/f/d) in mechanical engineering, you serve as the link between customers, sales, and engineering.

Your Responsibilites

• Independent management and strategic development of our client portfolio for the wood-based materials and furniture industries in Germany and abroad

• Building sustainable customer relationships and conducting targeted and proactive new customer acquisition in the target industries

• Analysis of specific customer requirements, as well as close collaboration with the engineering and product development teams to develop customized system solutions in the field of mechanical engineering and automation technology

• Management of the entire sales process: approaching customers, analyzing project requirements, developing concepts, providing consultation, preparing cost estimates, preparing and following up on proposals, including scheduling.

• Developing and implementing sales strategies, conducting market analyses, monitoring industry trends, and identifying new opportunities and applications

• Presentation of products and solutions to customers, at trade shows, and in webinars

• Independently negotiating contracts in German and English

• Traveling to visit domestic and international customers

Our Expectations

• A college degree or technical certification in mechanical engineering

• Relevant professional experience (at least 5 years) in technical sales of automation and handling solutions in the machine and plant engineering sector, preferably for the wood-based materials and furniture industries

• Analytical skills for developing technical solutions, as well as confidence when dealing with sales-related matters

• Technical understanding with expertise in legal and business matters, strong communication skills, confidence in negotiations, and a passion for interacting with international clients

• Strong sense of initiative, analytical mindset, and team orientation

• Proficiency in using ERP/CRM systems and excellent knowledge of MS Office

• Business-level proficiency in German and English

• Willingness to travel extensively both domestically and abroad

We offer you an interesting and varied role with plenty of creative freedom in a dynamic team, as well as good benefits and working conditions. Please include your availability and salary expectations in your application.

Have we piqued your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your detailed application!