Senior Sales Engineer (m/f/d) - Eching near Munich (or Wolfsburg)

Senior Sales Engineer (m/f/d)

Job location: Eching near Munich (alternatively Wolfsburg).

Job type: Full-time.

As an automotive supplier, DENSO is leading in developing and providing components and systems for heating, air conditioning, motor cooling, exhaust gas aftertreatment, automotive electrics and electronics, and instrumentation.

We are looking for a capable Senior Sales Engineer for the area of thermal products for our sales team. In this role you will be responsible for the relationship with our major OEM customers, focusing on commercial and technical consulting to increase sales, profit, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include acquisition of new projects and running projects in series support, working closely with development, quality, and logistics, and maintaining strong and regular contact with customers to capture requests, requirements, and expectations, introduce our products, and ensure smooth and effective handling of sales projects.

Responsibilities

• Business development and maintenance in your area of responsibility.
• Support and coordinate the development and implementation of sales strategies.
• Prepare short- and long-term sales plans and relevant statistics.
• Prepare offers and review contracts according to the Business Management System.
• Monitor, control, and negotiate prices and project costs with our customers and vendors.
• Coordinate and distribute sample orders during development and mass production.
• Maintain close alignment with customers, DENSO development, and production teams, including business trips (EU & global).

Qualifications

• You have a university degree as a mechanical, industrial, automotive, or electrical engineer, or an education in business economics with an interest in vehicle technology, or an equivalent education.
• You have already gained more than 5 years of experience in a similar sales position.
• You possess persuasive power, good judgment, and strong negotiation skills.
• You enjoy working independently and in international teams with high dedication and self‑initiative.
• You demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills as well as good networking capability.
• English and German skills (both written and verbal) at a very good level are required.
• Professional experience in sales and project management in the automotive (supplier) industry is an advantage.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration: 13 monthly salaries, Givve® card topped up with €50 each month, and optional allowances.
• Work-Life balance: 30 days of vacation and a flextime model for flexible working hours.
• Home office: Possibility to work from home.
• Development: Wide range of trainings and education opportunities.
• Employee benefits: Attractive leasing offers, additional private health insurance, free employee advice assistance hotline, and more.
• Health: Yearly health & wellbeing days, Urban Sports Club membership.
• Attractive working environment: Modern offices, on‑site canteen, and free parking.
• International company: Career opportunities in a global environment.
• Open company culture: Diverse, multicultural team.
• Events: Regular company & team events.