Technical Sales Engineer - Warehouse 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

Are you a technically skilled engineer with a passion for sales and a drive to grow business across Europe? We're looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to join our StorFast team. If you're experienced in industrial automation and love turning complex technical solutions into commercial success, this is your next career move.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering.
• Technical sales experience in machinery or industrial automation (ideally Warehouse Automation, Racking or Logistics).
• Strong technical orientation with commercial acumen.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent in English, German or French is a plus
• Comfortable in multinational environments and with engineering firms.
• Self‑driven, customer‑focused, and results‑oriented.
• Willing to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland.

Have a look at our Warehouse Automation Solution - StorFast: