Sales Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Freudenberg. Salzburg · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Advise Austrian customers on technical and commercial matters, with particular attention to the western region
- Grow the assigned territory through customer acquisition, retention, and longer-term account development
- Build forecasts, find OEM and Tier supplier opportunities, and turn them into market expansion
- Handle quotes, samples, renewals, trials, and technical problems through consistent customer follow-up
- Track competitors, represent the company at customer events, and coordinate reporting internally
What you bring
- An engineering degree or comparable practical background gives you the required technical foundation
- You communicate fluently in German and English, both in writing and conversation
- A valid Class B driving licence and readiness for extensive travel, including overnight stays, are required
- You bring a sales-led, customer-focused approach and can use MS Office and CRM systems confidently
Who this fits
This role suits a technically grounded sales professional who can develop territory revenue while staying close to customer needs. You should be comfortable spending about seventy percent of your time traveling across Austria, including nights away, and working with automotive customers is advantageous. The position calls for structured teamwork, conflict handling, and regular coordination with internal stakeholders.
From the employer
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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.
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