Sales Engineer
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What you'll do
- Provide technical and commercial consulting to existing and new customers within Austria, with focus on Western Austria
- Drive acquisition, retention, and strategic development of the assigned sales territory
- Take ownership of revenue growth and result-driven market expansion
- Prepare sales forecasts and identify new market opportunities (OEMs and Tier suppliers)
- Manage quotations, sampling, and contract renewals; ensure consistent follow-up
- Support product development activities, customer trials, and resolve technical issues
- Monitor market and competitor activities and derive strategic actions
- Represent the company at customer meetings, events, and trade fairs
- Ensure close coordination with internal stakeholders and structured reporting
What they're looking for
- Strong sales orientation combined with excellent communication and customer focus
- Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 70%, including overnight stays)
- Solid technical background (engineering degree or equivalent experience)
- Good IT user skills (MS Office, CRM systems)
- Structured working style, team orientation, and ability to handle conflicts
- Valid driver’s license (Class B)
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
Nice to have
- Experience or strong interest in the automotive industry is advantageous
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Full description from employer
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
Provide technical and commercial consulting to existing and new customers within Austria, with focus on Western Austria
Drive acquisition, retention, and strategic development of the assigned sales territory
Take ownership of revenue growth and result-driven market expansion
Prepare sales forecasts and identify new market opportunities (OEMs and Tier suppliers)
Manage quotations, sampling, and contract renewals; ensure consistent follow-up
Support product development activities, customer trials, and resolve technical issues
Monitor market and competitor activities and derive strategic actions
Represent the company at customer meetings, events, and trade fairs
Ensure close coordination with internal stakeholders and structured reporting
Qualifications:
Strong sales orientation combined with excellent communication and customer focus
Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 70%, including overnight stays)
Solid technical background (engineering degree or equivalent experience)
Experience or strong interest in the automotive industry is advantageous
Good IT user skills (MS Office, CRM systems)
Structured working style, team orientation, and ability to handle conflicts
Valid driver’s license (Class B)
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Klüber Lubrication Austria Ges.m.b.H.Company
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