What are the responsibilities and job description for the technical sales engineer position at ABM Greiffenberger Antriebstechnik GmbH?

The ideal candidate for this position will be will obtain and expand the company's business relationships. In order to succeed in this position the candidate must have a solid technical understanding of the company and its products compiled with sociable and outgoing personality to build rapport with potential clients.

Responsibilities

Optimization and maximization of sales activities incl. development and implementation of sales strategies to increase sales and turnover figures
Assist clients with troubleshooting and offer technical support when needed in close co-ordination with technical team at the headquarters in Marktredwitz (Germany)
Market analysis: monitoring market trends and competitive activities to identify opportunities for the company
Development of new business areas
Reporting in our central CRM portal and monitoring sales targets
Planning, coordination, organization, control and implementation of marketing measures
Negotiating contracts, terms and conditions
Customer service for existing customers and acquiring new customers

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
Several years of professional experience in sales, ideally in the field of drive technology or electric motors
Profound technical Know How in the field of drive technology
Industry-specific knowledge and understanding of the products or services being sold, as well as the market and competition
Good negotiating skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in written and spoken English
German language skills are an advantage
Strong communication skills, high customer orientation and very good negotiating skills
High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Independent way of working as well as high self-motivation and goal orientation
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions
high willingness to travel, especially in the USA (up to 75%)