Sales Engineer – Automation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Effectively oversee and enhance the designated sales territory.

• Strengthen current customer relationships while proactively seeking new clients.

• Discover new applications, projects, and business prospects.

• Offer expert consulting on automation solutions.

• Gather customers’ technical specifications and collaborate with Application Engineering to devise appropriate solutions.

• Manage opportunities from initial engagement to final closure.

• Independently handle the territory, accounts, and sales pipeline.

• Keep track of sales activities and opportunities in Salesforce.

• Collaborate closely with Application Engineering, Inside Sales, and other internal teams.

• Perform regular customer visits and engage in trade fairs and industry events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in technical B2B sales.

• Ideally, a minimum of three years in field sales or a similar customer-facing technical position.

• Strong passion for new customer acquisition and business development.

• Technical knowledge in automation, mechanical engineering, and industrial applications.

• Familiarity with robotics, pneumatics, vacuum technology, gripping technology, or material handling is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Independent, organized, and results-driven work style.

• Experience in systematically developing and managing a sales pipeline.

• Confident communication skills with both technical and commercial stakeholders.

• Proficient in German and possess good English language skills.

• Valid Class B driver’s license.

• High willingness to travel within the designated territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Home-office-based field sales role.

• Company car that is fully electric, available for personal use.

• Comprehensive onboarding program lasting around six months.

• Access to technical and digital training.

• Support from Application Engineering and Inside Sales teams.

• Streamlined reporting structures and a significant degree of autonomy.

• Mentor–mentee program along with personalized development opportunities.

• Company pension plan, JobRad bicycle leasing, and various additional perks.

• Complimentary career consulting specific to the industry.

• Guidance on application materials.

• Preparation for interviews and meetings with the company.

• Direct interaction with all key decision-makers throughout the recruitment process.

• When applicable, presentation of multiple appealing positions that align with your preferences.