Sales Engineer (m/f/d)

• flexible working hours within a 38-hour week
• permanent contract of employment with attractive, performance-related pay
• 28 days’ annual leave plus flexitime
• In-house canteen with a roof terrace, subsidised lunch options and free drinks
• A modern and clean working environment at our Berlin office
• An open and welcoming corporate culture
• Exciting development and training opportunities
• Provision of a company mobile phone and a company car
• Option for 100 per cent remote working, with appointments and on-site attendance in Berlin by arrangement, as well as on-site induction

What you can always count on at persona service:

• a direct route to permanent employment with our clients
• close support throughout the entire application process
• Close coordination with you and your potential employer, taking your preferences into account
• Intensive preparation for the interview

• In this role, you will acquire new national and international B2B clients, thereby expanding the client base
• You will proactively secure contracts in both existing and new business areas
• You will continuously nurture existing client relationships and strategically expand them
• You will independently clarify technical and commercial matters with clients
• You will conduct and lead contract negotiations independently through to successful conclusion
• As part of business development, you will play an active role in opening up new markets, prepare market analyses, and identify and document specific client requirements
• You will work closely with the in-house product management team to coordinate tailor-made solutions
• You will represent the company professionally at international trade fairs and exhibitions, travel both domestically and abroad (including trips of up to 14 days, e.g. to the USA for trade fairs and client visits) and hold virtual client meetings as required

• A completed technical apprenticeship or a degree in a technical subject – preferably industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or materials science – forms the basis of your background
• You have already gained several years’ professional experience in the international sales of technical products
• A sound technical background in machining, machining processes, precision optics, laser technology, photonics or metalworking will be a strong asset
• Solid IT skills and confidence in using MS Office and SAP are part of your profile
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a given for you
• You have a good command of spoken and written German
• You are prepared to undertake domestic and international travel amounting to approximately 40–50 per cent of your working time, including trips lasting several days, such as a 14-day stay in the USA
• You are characterised by your ability to work independently and with a customer-focused approach, as well as your high level of drive
• You are resident in Germany and hold a valid residence permit
• A basic understanding of business administration and contract law rounds off your specialist knowledge