Technical Sales Engineer - Photonics (m/f/d)
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany On-site
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About the role
You will leverage your technical expertise and strategic communication skills to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and the researchers who can benefit from it. Your mission is to engage with researchers to learn about their work, demonstrate the value of our solutions, and guide them through the decision-making process. You will engage in inbound and outbound sales initiatives, cultivate deep customer relationships, and drive our commercial growth. You will be the face of Swabian Instruments to our global scientific community, expanding our presence and accelerating the adoption of our innovative technology.
What you'll bring
- Physics, Optics, Engineering, Materials Science, or related quantitative field
- A proactive self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where their efforts generate a direct, meaningful impact on our success.
- Insatiable drive to be the best at what you do.
- Strong communicator with a genuine passion for interacting with others, dedicated to mastering the art of effective communication and negotiation.
- Demonstrate high energy and passion for self-growth.
- Possess a ‘hunter’ mentality to persistently pursue new business opportunities, demonstrating perseverance in the face of rejection.
- Commitment to continuous skill, product, and industry knowledge development through training, experience, and feedback.
- Effective project management skills to prioritize and lead multiple projects, coordinating with team members where needed to achieve goals.
- Experience working in a customer-facing role
- Direct lab experience with time-correlated single-photon counting, quantum optics, fluorescence lifetime, or related techniques.
- Knowledge of research-driven industry verticals like Photonics, Life Sciences, or Quantum Science
- Experience with CRM solutions like HubSpot, Salesforce, or comparable software