Senior Sales Engineer

ifm; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension benefits

Healthcare benefits

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ifm electronic gmbh is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join our Dublin office, focusing on the machine builder and mobile machine sectors. This role combines technical consultation, account management, and project management to grow our customer accounts across Ireland.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of technical sales experience, and a deep understanding of automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical sales.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of developing and growing customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow new and existing customer accounts.
• Identify customer challenges and deliver automation solutions.
• Provide technical consultation and support on automation and sensing applications.
• Manage projects from initial opportunity to successful implementation.
• Build strong relationships with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Industrial automation knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

ifm electronic gmbh is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of advanced sensor technology and automation solutions.

ifm Ireland operates as the dedicated sales subsidiary of our German head office and manufacturing facilities. Based in Dublin, our team of field engineers is strategically located across the country to provide close, responsive support to customers in all major manufacturing sectors.

Our portfolio includes industrial sensor & network solutions, control technologies, and digitalisation software to help our customers optimise performance and increase productivity.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our team. The role is based from our Clondalkin, Dublin office, with responsibility for customers across Ireland.

A key focus will be developing business within the machine builder (OEM and robotics) and mobile machine sectors, while also supporting opportunities across the wider manufacturing industry.

This is a customer-facing role that combines technical consultation, account management, business development, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow new and existing customer accounts.
• Identify customer challenges and deliver automation solutions that add value.
• Provide technical consultation and support on automation and sensing applications.
• Manage projects from initial opportunity through to successful implementation.
• Build strong relationships with engineering, maintenance, production, and management teams.
• Present and promote ifm's complete range of automation and digitalisation solutions.
• Support and mentor colleagues through knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Collaboration with the technical team to develop projects and new business found.

What We Offer

• Company vehicle.
• Phone and laptop.
• Pension and healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive product and system training.
• Established customer base with significant growth potential.
• Career development opportunities within a global market leader.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical sales.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work alongside engineering teams on automation and PLC-based solutions (PLC programming experience not required).
• Proven track record of developing and growing customer accounts.
• Experience managing technical sales projects from concept to completion.
• Experience selling systems and complete automation solutions.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Experience within machine builder, OEM, mobile machinery, or industrial automation sectors would be advantageous.
• Full driving licence and eligibility to work full-time in Ireland.
• Experience with Salesforce and or MH opportunity management and advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected automation company and play a key role in helping Irish manufacturers improve performance through innovative technology solutions.