Global Sales Manager for automated plants

Construx bvba; Dormettingen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure permanent role

International working environment

Job summary

Construx bvba is seeking a technically oriented sales professional to drive technical sales in both field and office settings. You will develop client concepts, prepare quotations, and translate orders into detailed specifications while maintaining strong client contacts.

The role involves international travel, collaboration with management, and CRM data upkeep to optimize sales processes. Fluent English and a technical background are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical subject (e.g. mechanical engineering) or equivalent technical training.
• Experience selling technical capital goods requiring detailed explanation, ideally in plant engineering or similar.
• Proficiency in MS Office; CRM systems experience is a plus.
• Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of another foreign language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Technical sales in field and office-based roles, plus project management.
• Develop solution concepts with clients—from idea to overall concept.
• Prepare detailed client quotations and costings; present and negotiate quotations.
• Translate orders into internal technical specifications and serve as client contact on technical/commercial matters.
• Monitor market and competitor activities; represent the company at events and trade fairs.
• Maintain CRM data and continually optimize sales processes.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree or equivalent training

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Technical sales in both field and office-based roles, as well as project-based project management


• Technical development of solution concepts in collaboration with our clients – from the initial idea through to a coherent overall concept


• Project costing and the preparation of detailed, client-specific quotations


• Quotation presentations and negotiations with our clients, either on-site or via video call


• Translating orders into comprehensive internal technical specifications


• Acting as the direct point of contact for our clients on all technical and commercial matters throughout the sales and implementation process


• Monitoring market and competitor activities, as well as representing the company at trade fairs, conferences and client events


• Maintaining relevant data in the CRM system and contributing to the continuous optimisation of our sales processes

Your Profile

Professional Qualifications

• A degree in a technical subject (e.g. mechanical engineering) or equivalent technical training with relevant professional experience


• Experience in the sales of technical capital goods requiring detailed explanation, ideally in plant engineering or a similar field


• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with CRM systems would be an advantage


• Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of a further foreign language is desirable

Personal Skills

Strong sales and customer focus

Enjoyment of working with international contacts

• Strong communication skills and a confident manner


• A structured, independent and solution-oriented approach to work, as well as a high degree of reliability, attention to detail and quality awareness


• Ability to work as part of a team and to convey technical content clearly and persuasively

Mobility & Commitment

• Willingness to travel internationally (e.g. for client visits and trade fairs)


• Class B driving licence (formerly Class 3)

We offer

• A secure, permanent role in an owner-managed company with short decision-making processes


• An international, varied working environment working directly with senior management

A dedicated team, an open culture and plenty of scope to bring your own ideas to life and develop personally