Global Sales Manager for automated plants

Your responsibilities

• Technical sales in both field and office-based roles, as well as project-based project management


• Technical development of solution concepts in collaboration with our clients – from the initial idea through to a coherent overall concept


• Project costing and the preparation of detailed, client-specific quotations


• Quotation presentations and negotiations with our clients, either on-site or via video call


• Translating orders into comprehensive internal technical specifications


• Acting as the direct point of contact for our clients on all technical and commercial matters throughout the sales and implementation process


• Monitoring market and competitor activities, as well as representing the company at trade fairs, conferences and client events


• Maintaining relevant data in the CRM system and contributing to the continuous optimisation of our sales processes

Your Profile

Professional Qualifications

• A degree in a technical subject (e.g. mechanical engineering) or equivalent technical training with relevant professional experience


• Experience in the sales of technical capital goods requiring detailed explanation, ideally in plant engineering or a similar field


• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with CRM systems would be an advantage


• Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of a further foreign language is desirable

Personal Skills

Strong sales and customer focus

Enjoyment of working with international contacts

• Strong communication skills and a confident manner


• A structured, independent and solution-oriented approach to work, as well as a high degree of reliability, attention to detail and quality awareness


• Ability to work as part of a team and to convey technical content clearly and persuasively

Mobility & Commitment

• Willingness to travel internationally (e.g. for client visits and trade fairs)


• Class B driving licence (formerly Class 3)

We offer

• A secure, permanent role in an owner-managed company with short decision-making processes


• An international, varied working environment working directly with senior management

A dedicated team, an open culture and plenty of scope to bring your own ideas to life and develop personally