Application Engineer / Technical Sales (m/f/d)

About the job

We are looking for a technically skilled, curious individual who is ready to take the next step – moving out of pure engineering into a role where technology meets customer proximity. Whether you come from plastics technology, toolmaking, product development, or a related field: with us, you have the chance to apply your technical expertise in customer contact while simultaneously learning the craft of sales from the ground up. We will shape this role together with you.

Your tasks

In this role, you combine technical consulting with active sales – roughly equal parts technical and sales.

Technical tasks (approx. 50%)

Technical consulting and support of customers in product development and material selection

Application consulting: developing, presenting, and specifying plastic solutions

Support with technical questions on-site at the customer (at the machine, in the development process)

Close collaboration with product development and engineering teams on the customer side

Accompanying projects from the idea to series maturity

Sales tasks (approx. 50%)

Managing existing customers (plastic processors, OEMs, engineering companies)

Active acquisition of new customers in Switzerland (focus on Eastern Switzerland)

Developing new business opportunities through project identification

Market and competitor observationBuilding long-term customer relationships

Your profile

What you bring

Technical training or degree in plastics technology, toolmaking, product development, materials engineering, or a comparable field

Initial professional experience in the plastics industry or production-related environment – experience with projects or product developments is a plus

Commercial training, basic commercial knowledge, or genuine willingness as a career changer to learn sales

Fluent German and English skills

French or Italian skills are an advantage

Open, communicative personality with enjoyment of customer contact

Initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn

Team spirit and hands-on mentality

Willingness to travel (approx. 3 days/week, focus on Eastern Switzerland)

What you do not need

Years of sales experience – we will teach you that

A perfect CV picture – what counts for us is your commitment and potential

What we offer

Structured onboarding and individual training – we prepare you for sales

Attractive remuneration package with fixed and variable components

Company car, also for private use

Home office option

Short decision-making paths and plenty of scope for creativity

Long-term development prospects in a stable, growing company

An experienced team that accompanies and supports you