Sales Engineer Factory Automation

Job Description

As part of the Sales Team at Emerson, the Sales Engineer (m/f/d) for the Eastern Switzerland region will work closely with technical inside sales and engineering departments to advise and support customers, acquire new customers, and drive solution‑based sales across business units.

• Provide professional on‑site support and consultation to customers in the Eastern Switzerland region, acting as a reliable and trusted partner at eye level.
• Collaborate with the internal technical team to develop customized optimizations for customer applications that address technical, economic, and process‑related requirements.
• Conduct negotiations and conclude contracts within your sales territory, with a clear focus on sustainable and long‑term business relationships.
• Manage existing customer accounts in a structured way while actively acquiring new and target customers to continuously expand the customer portfolio.
• Drive solution‑based sales across business units, with a strong emphasis on innovative automation solutions from the comprehensive Emerson Automation Solutions portfolio.
• Monitor market and competitor activities, including the analysis and preparation of relevant information to strategically enhance your sales territory.
• Represent the company at trade fairs and sales events, build relationships, identify trends, and present our solutions convincingly.

You’re a proactive self‑starter with a strong hunter mentality. You love the challenge of finding and winning new business, building relationships from scratch, and turning opportunities into results. Energized by targets and motivated by success, you thrive in fast‑paced environments and take pride in driving growth through initiative and persistence. With strong communication and negotiation skills, you easily grasp complex technical topics and convey them clearly and effectively to customers.

• Technical or business‑related degree – ideally in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable field.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical field sales, with the ability to build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts and translate them into practical solutions.
• Very good command of both German and English.

• Experience in pneumatics, fluid technology, mechatronics, or drive technology.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Italian language knowledge is a plus.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results.