Sales Engineer – Automotive

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We are looking for Sales Engineer responsible for acquisition and quotation activities with key automotive customers.
You will analyze customer requirements, prepare competitive offers, and lead negotiations in line with the company’s business strategy.

You will act as the key interface between the customer and internal teams (Costing, Quality, Industrial, Finance). Your involvement will start from the RFQ phase and continue through to the project handover into series production.

Your base location will be in Tachov (Czech Republic), while you will work with the Sales team in Würzburg, Germany.
During the first few months (approx. 6 months), frequent presence in Würzburg will be required for onboarding and training.
After this initial period, a hybrid setup (2 days home office per week) will be possible, with the rest of the time spent in Tachov.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and consolidate customer expectations to deliver accurate quotations on time
• Organize internal kick-offs, coordinate cost assumptions, and assess risks
• Present offers to customers and actively participate in negotiations
• Support Design-to-Cost initiatives and ensure target price achievement
• Formalize contractual terms and ensure smooth project handover to internal teams
• Collaborate closely with the Key Account Manager throughout all acquisition phases

Customers:

• VW, Mercedes, Daimler Truck
  or
• Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley
  (we are looking for 2 vacancies)

Requirements:

• University degree (technical or business) or equivalent experience
• Fluent German is must have (daily communication with customers), English is advantage
• Proven experience in the automotive industry, preferably in interior or exterior components
• Strong understanding of costing tools, cost structures, and pricing methods
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills across cultures
• Strong MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and SAP knowledge