Sales Engineer Industrial (m/f/d) Germany

Responsibilities

• As a Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in expanding our market presence, strengthening customer relationships, and delivering technical excellence.
• Commercial Responsibilities
• Drive sales volume, revenue, and margin growth in your region
• Build and develop long-term customer partnerships and identify new business opportunities
• Analyze market trends and competition to unlock growth potential
• Manage and qualify leads effectively using CRM tools (Salesforce)
• Deliver compelling customer presentations and value propositions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Sales, R&D, Product Management)
• Represent the company at industry events, trade fairs, and conferences
• Technical Responsibilities
• Lead customer trials, product qualifications, and production start-ups
• Provide first-line technical support and resolve coating line issues
• Conduct line audits and recommend performance improvements
• Work closely with internal experts to implement effective technical solutions
• Continuously develop your knowledge in powder coatings and applications
• What You Bring
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar (or commercial background with strong technical expertise)
• First experience (2+ years) in paint / coatings, ideally powder coatings industry
• Strong understanding of powder products and applications
• Experience in technical sales and executing sales strategies
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Good command of English
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce) and MS Office
• Willingness to travel extensively in Germany (~80%)
• Why Join Us?
• Work in a dynamic, technically driven environment
• Combine sales strategy with hands-on technical expertise
• Be part of an innovative and market-leading organization
• Attractive compensation package and career growth opportunities
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Additional Information

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are looking for a Sales Engineer Industrial (m/f/d) based in northern/central Germany. Are you passionate about combining technical expertise with commercial impact? Join our team and drive growth in the industrial powder coatings segment across the DACH region.

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