Your attention to detail makes systems future-ready! – As a Sales Engineer for Retrofit & Modernization (m/f/d) at HÖRMANN, you ensure that existing intralogistics systems are sustainably optimized and further developed. You will identify modernization and expansion potentials, develop customized retrofit strategies, and oversee projects from inquiry to implementation. Benefit from short decision-making paths and close collaboration with internal specialists. Expect exciting challenges, modern technologies, and a supportive team. Apply now and become part of the HÖRMANN family!

Your Mission

• Client Consultation: Primary contact for clients regarding retrofit, modernization, and expansion projects – especially in the areas of control systems and mechanics.
• Acquisition: Proactive approach to existing and new customers about modernization options and technical enhancements.
• Needs Assessment: Capture, analyze, and document customer requirements, technical conditions, and modernization potentials.
• Offer Preparation: Create offers including calculation, price determination, supplier inquiries, cost-benefit evaluations and precise recalculations.
• Coordination: Close coordination with sales, purchasing, and technical departments to achieve technically and economically optimal solutions.
• Project Management (optional): Take control of retrofit and modernization projects – including schedule, resource, budget, and risk management.

Your Profile

• Education: Completed technical training or degree, e.g., in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation technology, mechanical engineering or comparable field.
• Professional Experience: Some years of experience in technical sales, engineering, service, or project management – ideally in intralogistics, plant engineering, or modernization/retrofit projects.
• Technical Expertise: Strong technical understanding of plant mechanics, control or automation technology, experience in analyzing customer requirements and creating technical concepts. Knowledge of calculations or proposal preparation is advantageous.
• Work Style: Analytical, structured, and independent – economically thinking, identifying modernization potentials, and finding solutions even for complex projects.
• Communication: Confident in client dialogues and strong communication skills; proficient in German (at least B2/C1) and English skills are advantageous.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel occasionally for client support and project management; driver's license required.

Your Benefits

• Security & Stability: Permanent position in a strong, growing corporate group.
• Flexible Working: Modern work schedules & home office option.
• Attractive Compensation: Performance-based pay, company pension plan, JobRad program.
• Development Opportunities: Access to HÖRMANN learning environments & tailored training programs.
• Team Spirit: Flat hierarchies, appreciative culture & strong team.
• Extras: Free drinks & fruit in the office, modern equipment, and short decision-making paths.