German Speaking Technical Sales Development Representative (Hybrid)

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:

• Education: Completed university degree (Bachelor/Master) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Process Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
• 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

• 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.