Technical Sales Engineer - Encoders Systems
About The Position
SKF is seeking a business-driven professional with experience in encoders or industrial sensing technologies, who can combine technical understanding with customer engagement. In this role, you will play a key part in developing new business opportunities with OEM customers, supporting the growth of SKF’s sensing-enabled solutions, including encoder technologies. Joining this team means being part of a fast-evolving, entrepreneurial environment within a global industrial leader, where you can directly contribute to building the next generation of solutions and customer partnerships. Your mission is to identify, develop and win new customer projects in automation, robotics and motion control applications — by combining your technical background with a strong commercial mindset.
Requirements
- Experience in encoders, industrial sensors, or motion control technologies
- Exposure to OEM customers in automation, robotics, or industrial applications
- Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders
- Strong business drive and proactive approach
- Customer‑oriented mindset
- Ability to translate technical understanding into customer value
- Autonomous, structured and result‑oriented
- Professional proficiency in German and English
Nice To Haves
- Experience in technical sales, application engineering, or business development
- Knowledge of PLC, drives, robotics or motion control environments
- Familiarity with encoder technologies (absolute / incremental, magnetic, inductive, optical)
- Engineering degree in electronics or mechatronics or another relevant technical discipline
Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities with OEM customers in automation, robotics, machine tools and motion control
- Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities, from early engagement to project closure
- Understand customer needs, applications and architectures to position SKF solutions effectively
- Contribute to account strategies in collaboration with regional Sales teams
- Interact with both engineering and commercial stakeholders
- Support technical discussions and solution positioning (with support from internal experts when needed)
- Build trusted relationships with customers and partners
- Work closely with Sales, Product Management and Engineering teams
- Provide market feedback to support product development and business strategy
- Contribute to the promotion of SKF’s sensing and encoder solutions internally and externally
Benefits
- Generous PTO policy
- 13 paid holidays
- Flexible work options
- Comprehensive healthcare options
- Company paid life insurance
- STD
- LTD
- Critical illness coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount programs
- Short Term Variable Salary (STVS) or Sales Incentive
- 401K program with 10% employer contribution (100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution, 100% vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
