Sales Engineer

ACS Motion Control; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ACS Motion Control in Karlsruhe seeks a proactive Sales Engineer to drive growth in the DACH region, blending technical sales with strategic business development in laser and semiconductor applications.

You will lead customer projects, qualify opportunities, work with engineering/product teams, and maintain CRM data while traveling 30-50% across the region. Fluent German and English are required; a degree in engineering is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in Sales Engineering, Technical Sales or Business Development.
• Strong motion control knowledge and proven ability to develop new opportunities.
• Fluent German and English; willing to travel 30-50% across the DACH region.

Aufgaben

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities in the DACH region.
• Develop local go-to-market strategies and attend trade shows to generate leads.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Engineering and Customer Support teams.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and forecasts in CRM systems.

Kenntnisse

Sales Engineering

Business Development

Technical Sales

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a proactive and technically proficient Sales Engineer to support and expand our business across the DACH region. This multifaceted role blends technical sales expertise with strategic business development to identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities.

As a Sales Engineer, you will engage in business development, technical sales, and account management, primarily within the rapidly evolving laser and semiconductor industries. You will collaborate closely with a dynamic, international team of sales and application engineers and play a key role in leading customer projects to successful outcomes.

Business Development

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities and target markets.
• Proactively research and approach potential customers and partners.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Develop and execute local go-to-market strategies in alignment with company goals.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events to generate leads and increase brand visibility.
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and customers’ needs to inform strategy.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Support teams.
• Share market feedback to inform product development and strategy.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and forecasts in CRM systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in Sales Engineering, Technical Sales, Business Development roles.
• Solid technical understanding of Motion control.
• Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent German and English.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel throughout the DACH region (30-50%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Servo drives and Motion controllers.
• Established network of industry contacts (OEMs, machine builders, system integrators).
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.