German Speaking Technical Sales Development Representative

Location:
Sexau, Germany (Hybrid setup with 1 fixed home-office day per week)

Salary:
€70,000 – €100,000 gross p.a. (paid across 13.2 salaries) + Discretionary Performance Bonus Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time ###

About the Role
We are seeking an engineering-driven, proactive Technical Sales Representative & Business Developer for High-Performance Ceramics (m/f/d) to join maxon. At maxon, our precision drives move the world—from medical operating rooms and aerospace applications to Mars rovers. When traditional materials fail, high-performance industrial ceramics take over due to their exceptional wear resistance, biocompatibility, and chemical stability. In this specialized, high-impact role, you will act as the technical and commercial bridge for Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM/PIM) technologies. Reporting directly to the Business Unit Head within a dynamic team of ~40 people in Sexau, you will drive new-business acquisition, provide expert technical consulting, and manage global customer relationships across high-stakes industries. ###

Key Responsibilities

- Business Development & Acquisition: Proactively drive new-business acquisition, identify growth opportunities, and expand project pipelines for ceramic components.
- Technical Consulting: Lead first-level technical consultations and feasibility discussions with prospects regarding CIM/PIM manufacturing processes and material properties.
- Quotation & Project Management: Plan, create, and coordinate competitive offers, costings, and technical project documentation in close collaboration with engineering and design teams.
- Key Account Management: Maintain and deepen relationships with existing clients while driving cross-selling and recurring project orders.
- Market Intelligence & Events: Perform market analyses, monitor industry trends, and represent maxon at national and international trade fairs, conferences, and customer workshops.
- Multilingual Communication: Manage international customer communications fluently in German and English (French is a strong asset). ### Candidate Profile & Requirements #### Must-Haves:
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Education:
Completed university degree (Bachelor/Master) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Process Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
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Experience:
Minimum ~5 years of professional experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or business development (flexible for high-potential candidates with strong technical roots).
- Technical Background: Solid understanding of manufacturing and shaping processes (e.g., sintering, injection molding, or ceramic technologies) enabling you to consult on complex applications.
- Language

Skills:
Fließende Deutschkenntnisse (C1 minimum) and business-fluent English (C1).
- Soft

Skills:
Strong customer orientation, proactive hunter mentality, excellent presentation and communication skills, and an independent, hands-on working style. #### Nice-to-Haves:
- Professional proficiency in French.
- Prior experience within the medical technology, aerospace, micro-drive systems, or luxury watch industries. ### Working Environment & Location Policy
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Location:
Based at our Sexau facility (near Freiburg/Black Forest region).
- Hybrid Model: On-site working model featuring 1 fixed home-office day per week (Tuesday to Thursday flexibility).
- Travel: Regular ad-hoc domestic and international travel for client meetings and major industry trade fairs. ### Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Remuneration: Base salary ranging from €70,000 to €100,000 gross p.a., conveniently distributed across 13.2 monthly salaries.
- Variable Incentives: Discretionary annual performance bonus.
- Time Off & Flexibility: Up to 32 vacation days plus 3 additional flexible days off.
- Perks & Wellbeing: JobRad bicycle leasing and Hansefit corporate fitness membership.
- Culture & Impact: Work with cutting-edge, mission-critical ceramic technologies within a stable, family-owned hidden-champion group offering direct management lines and minimal corporate bureaucracy.