Sales Manager 3D Printing (m/w/d)

Hoffmann Additive Manufacturing; Strasbourg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Key role in growth

Shape AM future

International team

Creative freedom

Flexible work

Job summary

Hoffmann Additive Manufacturing AG in France is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Manager to drive the sale of industrial 3D printing solutions across France and French-speaking Switzerland. You will build strong relationships with key decision-makers, identify new applications, and guide customers from initial inquiry to contract closure, collaborating with our engineering team.

The role requires native French and fluent English, with German as a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical sales experience with a proven track record.
• Solid understanding of additive manufacturing technologies and applications.
• Ability to identify customer needs and advise on suitable solutions.
• Willingness to travel ~50% across France, Switzerland and Europe.
• Native-level French and fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of industrial 3D printing solutions across France and FR-speaking Switzerland.
• Build and maintain relationships with industrial decision-makers.
• Identify new applications and support customers in implementing AM solutions.
• Manage inquiries and projects from initial request to contract closure.
• Provide consultative sales support with engineering team to advise on processes, materials and optimized solutions.
• Develop new business and expand Hoffmann Additive Manufacturing AG’s presence in France and French-speaking Switzerland.
• Contribute to the digitalization of quotation and ordering platform.
• Represent the company at customer visits, negotiations, fairs and industry events.

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Lead generation

Digitalization

Data-driven sales

Interpersonal skills

Education

Technical education or apprenticeship

Commercial background with technical expertise

Tools

CRM software

Quotation platforms

ERP systems

Job description

Tasks

• Drive the sales of industrial 3D printing solutions across France and French-speaking Switzerland and develop the additive manufacturing business together with the local Hoffmann Group field sales teams.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with industrial companies and key decision-makers throughout both markets.
• Identify new industrial applications for additive manufacturing and support customers in implementing suitable 3D printing solutions.
• Manage customer inquiries and commercial projects from initial request and quotation through negotiation and successful contract closure.
• Provide consultative technical sales support together with our engineering team, advising customers on manufacturing processes, materials, and economically optimized solutions.
• Actively develop new business opportunities, expand our customer base, and establish Hoffmann Additive Manufacturing AG as a trusted partner for industrial additive manufacturing in France and French-speaking Switzerland.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of our quotation and ordering platform by bringing in your customer and sales perspective.
• Represent Hoffmann Additive Manufacturing AG during customer visits, contract negotiations, trade fairs, and industry events in France, Switzerland, and across Europe.

Requirements

• Completed technical education or apprenticeship combined with professional sales experience, or a commercial background with strong technical expertise and proven experience in additive manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales, account management, or project business, with a proven background in the additive manufacturing (3D printing) industry.
• Professional experience in the 3D printing industry is essential, ideally gained in the sale of industrial 3D printing equipment (hardware manufacturers, OEMs, or resellers) or within a 3D printing service provider offering additive manufacturing solutions to industrial customers.
• Solid understanding of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and applications, with the ability to identify customer needs and advise on suitable 3D printing solutions.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of commercial targets, and successfully drive opportunities from lead generation to closing.
• High affinity for digitalization, platform solutions, and data-driven sales approaches.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% within France, Switzerland, and Europe, depending on customer projects and trade fairs.
• Native-level French and fluent English, both written and spoken, are essential.
• German language skills are considered a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in any additional European language is considered a plus.
• Team-oriented, confident, and professional personality with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude when interacting with decision-makers.

Benefits

• An exciting key role in a fast-growing technology company backed by the international Hoffmann Group.
• The opportunity to actively shape the future of additive manufacturing and expand our presence in the French and French-speaking Swiss markets.
• A motivated and collaborative international team that embraces innovation and values teamwork.
• A high degree of creative freedom, entrepreneurial responsibility, and short decision-making processes.
• Attractive employment conditions and flexible working arrangements.