Sales Engineer - Labels & Tapes Industry (Home based Office)

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Sales Engineer – Labels & Tapes Industry (Home Based Office)

Salary: Euro 50K - Euro 80K + a company car per annum

Job profile: A Japanese global Manufacturing company are looking for a Sales Engineer.

Main responsibilities
- Technical Sales & Consultation: Identify and acquire new leads from potential customers and end-user customers within your assigned territory in Germany and German spoken countries and customers, focusing on industries such as automotive, electronics, industrial manufacturing, etc.
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing key accounts, understanding their ongoing and future requirements.
- Provide in-depth technical consultation to customers, understanding their application challenges and proposing their optimal solutions.
- Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and technical trainings for customers.
- Collaborate closely with customers to define technical specifications and requirements.
Solution Development
- Work in close cooperation with our teams in Europe and Japan R&D to develop customized solutions for complex customer applications.
- Translate customer needs and technical challenges into viable product solutions.
- Support to prepare quotations and proposals in German, outlining technical benefits and commercial value.
Market Analysis & Strategy
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and new technologies within the pressure-sensitive materials and film industry.
- Contribute to the development of sales strategies and market penetration plans for your region.
- Provide feedback from the market to internal teams to support product development and innovation.

Reporting & Administration
- Manage sales pipeline, forecast sales, and report on sales activities using CRM tools.
- Participate in sales meetings, trade shows, and industry events.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering) or a related technical field preferred, but not required.
Experience: Proven experience (minimum 3-5 years) in sales, preferably in the label material or label printing industry, or Tapes, or adhesive industry.
Sales & Communication Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Customer Focus: A genuine passion for understanding customer needs and providing high-value solutions.
Language Skills: Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
Travel: Willingness to travel frequently within Germany and occasionally internationally for customer visits, trade shows, and internal meetings.
Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a team player.