Sales Engineer Factory Automation Switzerland (m/f/d)

City of Shakopee, MN; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global industrial technology leader is seeking a Sales Engineer for the Laatzen area, focusing on automation solutions. The role involves on-site customer support, collaborating with technical teams, and managing customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and 3-5 years of field sales experience, with strong communication skills in German and English. This full-time position offers growth opportunities within an inclusive and innovative environment.

Leistungen

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Collaboration and innovation focus

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in technical field sales.
• Very good command of both German and English.
• Ability to understand complex technical concepts.

Aufgaben

• Provide on-site support and consultation to customers.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams for optimizations.
• Conduct negotiations and manage customer accounts.
• Drive solution-based sales and monitor market activities.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

Technical sales

Proactive and results-driven

Ausbildung

Technical or business-related degree

Tools

CRM systems like Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

Sales Engineer Factory Automation Switzerland (m/f/d)

LAATZEN, NIEDERSACHSEN, Germany and 1 more (Remote)

Job Description

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opening for you as a Technical Sales Engineer.

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global industrial technology leader that provides advanced automation. With an unmatched portfolio of intelligent devices, control systems, and industrial software, Emerson delivers solutions that automate and optimize business performance.

As part of the Sales Team in the role of Sales Engineer (m/f/d) for the Eastern Switzerland region, you will work closely with various departments, including the (technical) inside sales team and engineering. Your mission will be to advise and support customers within your sales territory while also acquiring new customers.This role rewards individuals who are naturally proactive, results-driven, and passionate about identifying and developing new business opportunities.

We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide professional on-site support and consultation to customers in the Eastern Switzerland region – particularly for demanding applications – acting as a reliable and trusted partner at eye level.
• Collaborate with the internal technical team to develop customized optimizations for customer applications that address technical, economic, and process-related requirements.
• Conduct negotiations and conclude contracts within your sales territory, with a clear focus on sustainable and long-term business relationships.
• Manage existing customer accounts in a structured way while actively acquiring new and target customers to continuously expand the customer portfolio.
• Drive solution-based sales across business units, with a strong emphasis on innovative automation solutions from the comprehensive Emerson Automation Solutions portfolio.
• Monitor market and competitor activities, including the analysis and preparation of relevant information to strategically enhance your sales territory.
• Represent the company at trade fairs and sales events, build relationships, identify trends, and present our solutions convincingly.

Who You Are:

You’re a proactive self-starter with a strong hunter mentality. You love the challenge of finding and winning new business, building relationships from scratch, and turning opportunities into results. Energized by targets and motivated by success, you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in driving growth through initiative and persistence. With strong communication and negotiation skills, you easily grasp complex technical topics and convey them clearly and effectively to customers.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Technical or business-related degree – ideally in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable field.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical field sales, with the ability to build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts and translate them into practical solutions
• Very good command of both German and English.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience in pneumatics, fluid technology, mechatronics, or drive technology.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Italian Language knowledge is a plus.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25026190
• Job Function Field Sales
• Posting Date 12/02/2025, 09:23 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Ulmer Strasse, LAATZEN, 30880, DE (Remote)