Avantes is a fast-growing, high-tech company that is a leading player in the global compact spectrometer industry. We operate in various industries, ranging from (bio)medical, and agriculture to semiconductor and consumer electronics. Our instruments are found in world-class research laboratories, embedded in devices that save lives or play a crucial part in a production facility to increase efficiency and quality control.
Our headquarters and production facility are located in the Netherlands. Together with offices in China and the US, and an extensive distributor network, we serve our customers all around the world. Avantes is part of the Nynomic group, which gives us a strong position and added value in the Global optical market. Currently, we are looking for an:
Sales Engineer Germany
As Sales Engineer in Germany, you’ll be responsible for the full sales process within your geographical area, whilst providing high-class customer service. Generating turnover is your main task and as such you’ll need to build and maintain customer relations, acquire new customers, and advise customers about our product range. Besides that, you will identify emerging opportunities in the market and plan accordingly.
Spectroscopy has a wide range of applications and as a result of this, it can be used in many different markets. In this role, you’ll be part of a fast-moving world of innovation. The clients you’ll be working with will be pushing the boundaries of the possibilities of spectroscopy. It will be part of your job to find the right match between clients’ requirements and technical possibilities.
What you will be doing
• Find, support, advice, and visit customers and distributors within your area
• Identify customer-specific needs and match these with the possibilities within Avantes
• Based on inputs of R&D and our Application Engineer, consulting customers regarding technical solutions
• Be the first point of contact for all customer-questions
• Providing first line support to your customer base
• Based on company targets you will defy sales goals, specific to your customer base and region, and plan sales activities
• Drafting up and following up on quotations
Your qualifications and skills
A results-driven team player with great communication skills. Maintaining and building relationships, working accurately, and being able to organize and plan your work accordingly are key requirements for this role. Taking the initiative and being market-oriented comes naturally to you.
• A technical college and/or university degree, combined with a commercial background
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including B-to-B products/concepts/services
• Experienced user of MS Office. Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics is a plus
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international)
• Fluent in German and English, both written and verbally
We offer
A quickly developing and growing company that is active in a growing global market. Avantes has an open, informal, and professional working culture and encourages you to make your mark. The role of Sales Engineer offers you a responsible, independent, and challenging job that will give you the opportunity to grow further as a professional.
Of course, we offer you a great salary and benefits package, including a competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and more.
How to apply
Enthusiastic about this position and our company? Send your motivation and CV to hr@avantes.com. A test and/or assessment can be part of the procedure. We look forward to hearing from you!