Sales Engineer Drive Systems (f/m/d)

For our client, an international technology company that helps industries run leaner and cleaner, we are looking for a motivated, proactive, and results-oriented Sales Engineer Drive Systems (f/m/d).


 

General Information

• Start: By agreement

• Duration: Permanent

• Workplace: Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

• Workload: 80–100% (please mention your preference)

• Remote/Home Office: Hybrid – Flexible splitting between home office and the Baden office, combined with regular travel.
  
  
  
   

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy Execution: Implement the regional sales strategy to distribute high-performance motors, generators, drives, and related services to industrial customers across Switzerland.

• Project Tendering & Coordination: Lead project tendering activities by identifying, qualifying, and actively pursuing opportunities. Coordinate internal stakeholders (engineering, product management, and service) to deliver competitive and compliant technical and commercial proposals.

• Early-Stage Influence: Influence engineering companies and key decision-makers early in the project lifecycle to position our solutions as the preferred specification, ensuring alignment with customer technical requirements.

• Client Acquisition & Care: Look after and grow relationships with existing customers while actively driving the acquisition of new clients to sustainably increase market share.

• Negotiation & Contract Management: Understand customer needs to offer tailored technical solutions and lead technical and commercial contract negotiations to a successful conclusion.

• Market Intelligence & Reporting: Track market trends, identify new business opportunities, and manage sales documentation, including maintaining account plans and CRM sales pipelines.
  
  
  
   

Qualifications

• Academic Background: University degree or a diploma of higher education (TS/HF) in an engineering or technical field.

• Technical Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of motors, generators, drives, and associated power/drive services.

• Sales Experience: Demonstrated experience in customer account management and sales strategy execution, with a proven ability to develop and maintain long-term business relationships.

• Market Insight: Deep understanding of the local Swiss market and customer landscape is a strong plus.

• Interpersonal Skills: A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Mobility & Travel: Readiness to travel throughout Switzerland, with a primary focus on the German-speaking region.

• Language Skills: Fluency in German and English is required; knowledge of other languages is a distinct advantage.
  
  
  
   

Benefits

• Financial & Investment: Corporate share acquisition plan.

• Perks & Allowances: REKA credit, fitness allowance, and environmental/eco bonus.

• Discounts: Access to a variety of corporate employee discounts.

• Family & Well-being: Generous parental leave policies.

• Mobility: Company car provided for business travel.