Sales Application Engineer

Broetje Automation GmbH

. Report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in North American sales leadership, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and technical proficiency in automated drilling and fastening equipment. Proven ability to develop sales proposals and identify market opportunities within the aerospace industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering7+ Years In Customer Facing RoleExperience In Aerospace IndustryStrong Sales AbilityExperience With Automated Systems

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Hard Skills

Sales Proposal DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Proficiency In Automated EquipmentManufacturing Applications With CompositesFactory Assembly Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPersonable And OutgoingStrong Business AcumenCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Automated Drilling EquipmentFastening EquipmentMachine ToolsRobotic CellsAssembly Fixtures

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US Passport

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryThermoset CompositesThermoplastic CompositesSales TargetsMarket Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team
Act as forward-facing sales personnel to achieve North American sales targets
Become technically proficient in current and future product offerings, including automated drilling and fastening equipment and composites manufacturing
Source leads, identify and develop relationships with decision makers
Qualify potential customers for genuine need and ability to purchase proposed solutions
Work with customers throughout the entirety of the sales process
Lead development of sales proposals
Travel to customer sites for sales and proposal meetings and to ensure world-class customer service
Research and identify potential future markets for existing and new Broetje products
Identify possible derivative products and solutions to expand current offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering)
7+ years working in customer facing role
Ideal candidate will have work experience in Aerospace industry
Experience with automated systems such as machine tools, robotic cells or assembly fixtures, jigs, tools
Experience with manufacturing applications using thermoset or thermoplastic composite materials
Experience with factory assembly or machine manufacturing
Personable and outgoing; comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
Strong sales ability, business acumen, and commercial awareness
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Experience creating and presenting sales proposals
Willingness to travel up to 100%
Active US passport
Must be within close proximity to an international airport

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) company match – 6% match, no vesting period
100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision), no cost to the employee
Disability plan & group life insurance program
3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
13 Holidays -- 10 company holidays & 3 flex holidays
Tuition reimbursement program $10k/yr
International travel opportunities (Germany)