Sales Manager DACH – Industrial Automation

Strategic Commercial Leadership in the DACH Region

Join an international industrial company and recognized leader in highly technical equipment and automation solutions to strengthen and develop commercial activities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This role integrates business development, technical sales, and key account management within a dynamic international environment.

Your Mission

Take responsibility for developing business across the DACH region and building long-term relationships with industrial customers. Your core objectives include:

• Developing sales activities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Identifying, approaching, and converting new customers and business opportunities.
• Managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and technical discussions through negotiation and contract closing.
• Developing and strengthening relationships with existing key customers.
• Building a strong network of customers, partners, and industry contacts across the DACH market.
• Preparing technical and commercial proposals adapted to specific customer requirements.
• Working closely with Engineering, R&D, and Customer Service teams to develop the best solutions.
• Representing the company at international trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events.
• Monitoring market developments and identifying new applications and business opportunities.

Your Profile

We are seeking a professional who combines technical understanding, strong commercial drive, and excellent communication skills, with the ambition to develop a strategic DACH market. Key requirements include:

• Technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales of technical or industrial products, ideally machinery, automation, packaging, or capital equipment.
• Proven experience in business development and complex technical sales.
• Fluent German (native or C1/C2 level) and fluent English for daily communication within an international environment.
• French language skills considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial mindset with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Autonomous, persistent, and comfortable managing a territory independently.
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Availability for 30–50% international travel.