Automotive Sales Engineer — Hybrid Austria & Growth

Klüber Lubrication; Gmerk; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Klüber Lubrication Austria Ges.m.b.H. is seeking a Sales Engineer for the automotive industry across Austria. You will provide technical and commercial consulting to existing and new customers, drive revenue growth, and manage market development with OEMs and Tier suppliers.

The role requires strong sales acumen, travel up to 70%, a technical degree or equivalent experience, and fluent English and German. A valid B driver’s license is essential, with a hybrid work setup in Salzburg region.

Qualifications

• Strong sales orientation, communication skills, and customer focus.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays (70%).
• Solid technical knowledge (engineering/technical degree or equivalent).
• Relevant experience or strong interest in automotive industry.
• Good IT user skills.
• Team-oriented, structured working style, and conflict-handling ability.
• Valid driver’s license (Class B).
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and commercial consulting to customers across Austria’s automotive sector.
• Drive acquisition, retention, and market development in the Austria-wide territory.
• Take responsibility for revenue growth and market expansion.
• Prepare forecasts and identify new market opportunities (OEMs and Tier suppliers).
• Manage quotations, sampling, contracts, and follow-up.
• Support product development activities and customer trials.
• Monitor market and competitor activities and propose strategic actions.
• Represent the company at customer events and trade fairs, coordinating with internal teams.

Skills

Sales orientation

Communication skills

Customer focus

Team orientation

Education

Engineering/technical degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Klüber Lubrication Austria Ges.m.b.H. is seeking a Sales Engineer for the automotive industry across Austria. You will provide technical and commercial consulting to existing and new customers, drive revenue growth, and manage market development with OEMs and Tier suppliers.

The role requires strong sales acumen, travel up to 70%, a technical degree or equivalent experience, and fluent English and German. A valid B driver’s license is essential, with a hybrid work setup in Salzburg region.