Sales Engineer Automation German-speaking Switzerland (m/f/d)

About the job

About us

We are a Swiss specialist in electromechanical drive solutions – electric cylinders, servo presses, linear axes and motion control systems as a sustainable alternative to hydraulics and pneumatics. With extensive engineering expertise, practical support and a clear commitment to sustainability, we accompany our customers through the technology transition.

We move the future!

Your tasks

You take on the active sales of our solutions in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, focusing on acquiring new customers and supporting existing customers such as machine builders, plant constructors and manufacturing companies. You analyse the market, identify potential and specifically approach companies that can benefit from switching to electromechanics and from our know-how.

In doing so, you work closely with our experienced technical support and engineering team – so you are never alone in customer discussions and can competently answer even complex technical questions. Your predecessor has meticulously maintained all contacts from care to acquisition in the CRM – the perfect basis for you!

• Active new customer acquisition in the B2B industrial environment of German-speaking Switzerland*
• Expansion, cross-selling and maintenance of existing customers
• Needs analysis and development of suitable offers in cooperation with the internal sales team
• Building long-term customer relationships on an equal footing with technical and purchasing decision-makers
• Participation in trade fairs and customer events
• Active customer and opportunity management in the CRM
• Achieving sales targets
• Regular reporting and close exchange with sales management
• * = all German-speaking cantons – from Basel through Central Switzerland to Eastern Switzerland

What you bring

• Experience in technical field sales (automation, drive technology or mechanical engineering)
• Technical basic understanding – i.e. degree or vocational training in automation, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or mechatronics
• Enjoyment in customer acquisition – you actively approach people, convince through competence and are happy to do cold calling
• Strong communication skills, initiative and goal orientation
• Very good German skills, good English skills
• Resident in the German-speaking part of Switzerland with willingness to travel

What to expect from us

• A varied sales role with genuine scope for creativity
• Strong support from an experienced technical team – you can always rely on competent assistance in the background for complex enquiries
• Innovative, meaningful product portfolio with a clear sustainability focus
• Complementary services and a competent team – for maximum success
• Demo equipment of all drive systems for demonstrations at customers
• Powerful CRM for efficient handling of customers and projects
• Short decision-making paths in a dynamic SME environment
• Attractive remuneration model with fixed salary and annual incentive bonus
• Company car and mobile phone (international roaming) also for private use
• 6 weeks holiday (including 1 week Christmas-New Year), above-average social benefits
• Modern IT equipment, all cloud-based, flexible working arrangements