Sales Engineer Sensor Technology (m/w/d) at Hidden Champion in Medium-Sized Businesses

HAPEKO is the first address for professionals and managers in Germany. The focus of the activity is the creation of links between specialists and executives with a professional desire for change and suitable companies. HAPEKO is represented throughout Germany with more than 20 locations.

Our client is an economically healthy, future-oriented company in the development and production of optical sensors / measuring technology with more than 200 employees worldwide. The German medium-sized company is a Hidden Champion international technology leader in its sensor technology segment (modules / components) and has a renowned name in the industry. Passion for sensory combined with the will to go new ways and a great investment in research and development form the basis for the excellent market position of our client in a competitive environment.

At the next possible time we are looking for a Technical Sales Manager (m/w/d) that wants to bring the company forward and raise the growth potential. In your role, you work closely with the management, develop the products together with international customers and develop new markets. The share of existing customer support is about 80%, and the acquisition of new customers makes approx. 20% of your activity.

In the search, we address both candidates: with experience in the distribution of measurement technology paired with technical qualification as well as candidate: women from research and development with knowledge in the field of sensory / measuring technology / infrared, who want to switch to distribution. Intensive and well-maintained incorporation is ensured in any case.

Place of use: Großraum Mainz - Wiesbaden

Profit from international new customers and distributors Expansion and maintenance of existing customer relationships and control of distributors Customer support worldwide including technical advice and product support Creation of market and competition analyses to develop new potentials Company representation at trade fairs and events Creation of tenders with close coordination with the relevant departments Close cooperation with the sales service and continuous optimization of processes

Successfully completed studies in engineering, e.g. as a development engineer, application engineer, economic engineer, physicist, electrical engineer with focus on measuring technology or optoelectronics / sensor technology Deep expertise in optical sensor technology, optics, or semiconductor industry, ideally experience with infrared measurement technology Ideally first experience in sales; alternative desire for distribution paired with a sovereign, high-communication appearance Teamability, performance and flexibility 10-20% readiness to visit international customers and regional distributors Excellent knowledge of German and very good English in word and writing

Safe, highly innovative work environment with great design possibilities Varied tasks at the international technology leader and Hidden Champion Chance to develop new worlds together with your customers Short paths, quick decisions and a friendly, committed team Flexible working time design, home office, individual training possibilities Attractive remuneration, corporate participation, occupational retirement, JobRad JOBV1_EN