Sales Engineer – Automation

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of and cultivate the sales territory within the 3* postal code area.

• Strengthen existing customer partnerships while actively pursuing new clientele.

• Discover new applications, projects, and business prospects.

• Offer technical consultancy on automation solutions.

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

• Oversee opportunities from the initial interaction to a successful closure.

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

• Track sales activities and opportunities using Salesforce.

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

• Conduct regular client visits and engage in trade fairs and events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of professional experience in technical B2B sales.

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

• Strong passion for acquiring new customers and driving business development.

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

• Familiarity with robotics, pneumatics, vacuum, gripping, or material-handling technology is beneficial 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 category B driving license.

• High willingness to travel within the designated territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• A home-office-based field sales role.

• A fully electric company car available for personal use.

• Structured onboarding process lasting approximately six months.

• Technical and digital training opportunities.

• Support from Application Engineering and Inside Sales teams.

• Streamlined reporting structures with considerable autonomy.

• Mentor-mentee program and personalized development opportunities.

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

• Industry-specific complimentary career consulting services.

• Assistance with application document preparation.

• Interview preparation and coaching for job interviews with the company.

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

• Where applicable, presentation of various attractive positions that align with your qualifications.

• Variable compensation of about 35% for achieving 100% of targets.