Global Automation Sales Engineer: Drive Growth

JN Recruitment; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client seeks a Business Development Engineer to drive growth in advanced automation solutions, including plasma coating, thermoforming, and custom automation equipment. You will provide technical training, work with marketing and product teams, and travel up to 30% to meet customers and partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical sales within automation, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify and seize new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales within the industrial automation market.
• Proven success in developing and executing sales strategies and growing new business.
• Fluent in English; German preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow the market for advanced automation solutions.
• Provide technical support and product training to customers and partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective sales strategies.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Build a strong partner network.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations, product demonstrations, and technical papers.
• Manage and track sales activities, forecasts, and pipelines.
• Provide regular sales reports and insights to senior management.

Skills

Sales strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client seeks a Business Development Engineer to drive growth in advanced automation solutions, including plasma coating, thermoforming, and custom automation equipment. You will provide technical training, work with marketing and product teams, and travel up to 30% to meet customers and partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical sales within automation, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify and seize new business opportunities.