- Home Office Based / Technical Sales / International Business -
A Japanese trading company is currently recruiting a Sales Engineer to work in Czechia.
In this role, you will support automated production lines for automotive and HVAC clients, providing technical support, customer coordination, and on-site assistance across Europe.
The ideal candidate will have a technical/manufacturing background, preferably with engineering-related knowledge.
Experience in sales at a trading company would be advantageous.
(Ref: KF47582 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities
• Develop strong relationships with customers and suppliers and create long-term partnerships
• Act as the initial point of contact to address customer needs and concerns and fulfil RFQs
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the product range and service offerings
• Advise customers on setting up manufacturing processes to ensure production lines are used effectively
• Supervise machinery and equipment commissioning and installation at customer sites
• Resolve technical failures at customer sites and liaise internally with overseas technical experts
• Visit customer and supplier sites, as required on a regular basis
• Business trips are required 30-40% (mainly to Czech, Hungary, and Poland)

Ideal Candidate
• Technical background and experience in a technical/manufacturing environment is essential
• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Manufacturing Process, or Automation Technology is a must
• Experience in B2B sales (within a trading company is preferred)
• EU Driving license
• Proactive and able to independently drive tasks to completion
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer empathy
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to seek clarification and engage with team members proactively
• Tech-savvy with excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Business level fluency in both English and Japanese
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Skills in other 2D/3D CAD and PLC programming skills would be advantageous

Conditions
• Location: Czech Republic
• Working Style: home office based
• Salary: 95,000 CZK depending on experience+ bonus (up to €55K total)
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
• Start: ASAP

*All applicants for the Sales Engineer position must have the right to work in Czech Republic without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders or candidates requiring visa sponsorship from the beginning.