Sales Engineer – Industrial Automation

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

📋 Description

• Deliver expert on-site assistance and consulting to clients, especially for complex applications.

• Create customized optimizations for client applications in partnership with the technical inside sales team.

• Take into account technical, commercial, and process-related factors when crafting client solutions.

• Lead negotiations and finalize contracts within the designated sales territory.

• Methodically manage existing client relationships while acquiring new and targeted customers.

• Further enhance solution-based sales across organizational boundaries.

• Market and sell innovative Motion Control solutions from the Emerson Automation Solutions portfolio.

• Observe market trends and competitors, and analyze and prepare pertinent information.

• Represent the company at trade shows and sales events.

• Collaborate closely with technical inside sales, engineering, and other departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Successfully obtained a degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field—preferably in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline.

• Several years of experience in technical field sales.

• Proven ability to establish and nurture long-term customer relationships.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.

• Capacity to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and articulate them practically.

• Proficient in German and possess good English language skills.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, such as Salesforce, is a plus.

• Ideally, possess knowledge of pneumatics, fluid technology, or drive technology.

• High level of self-motivation, determination, and integrity.

• Willingness to provide on-site customer support and participate in trade shows and sales events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Additional social benefits

• Company pension plan

• Structured performance and development processes

• Numerous professional development opportunities

• Flexible working time arrangements

• Options for mobile working

• Support for work-life balance

• A culture of diversity, openness, and innovation

• Global initiatives such as Women in STEM

• Accessible and barrier-free locations

• Opportunities for mentoring, training, and leadership development

• Career and personal development prospects within the global organization