European Technical Sales Engineer – Industrial Automation

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkrill in partnership with StorFast is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to grow our European automation solutions across the region. You will translate complex technical concepts into commercial value, lead on-site visits, and present tailored proposals that combine drawings with quotations.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree, has proven technical sales experience in machinery or automation, and is fluent in English; German or French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering.
• Technical sales experience in machinery or industrial automation (ideally Warehouse Automation, Racking or Logistics).
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent in English; German or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect and develop business in assigned European territories.
• Consult and advise customers, identifying needs and delivering tailor‑made automation solutions.
• Conduct on-site visits, analyze requirements, and ensure a high‑value consultative sales approach.
• Create and present technical-commercial proposals, including drawings and quotations.
• Design, interpret, and defend complex solutions autonomously using AutoCAD and Excel.
• Maintain and develop strong customer relationships with long‑term growth in mind.
• Analyze market trends to identify strategic growth opportunities.
• Plan, organize, and execute commercial actions to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Ensure customer satisfaction throughout the entire sales cycle.

Skills

Technical sales

AutoCAD

Excel

English

German language

French language

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Openkrill in partnership with StorFast is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to grow our European automation solutions across the region. You will translate complex technical concepts into commercial value, lead on-site visits, and present tailored proposals that combine drawings with quotations.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree, has proven technical sales experience in machinery or automation, and is fluent in English; German or French is a plus.