Technischer Vertriebsingenieur (m/w/d) - Batteriesysteme / Energiespeicherlösungen

About this job

Saft is specialized in advanced battery solutions for industry, from design and development to production. For 100 years, Saft's long-lasting batteries and systems have provided our customers with critical safety applications, emergency power, and motive power. Our innovative, safe, and reliable technology delivers high performance on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. Saft powers industry and smart cities, ensuring reliable emergency power in remote and extreme environments -- from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara. Saft is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a leading international multi-energy company and a major player in low-carbon energies.

Saft's Industrial & Mobility Infrastructure division focuses on a variety of international B2B markets such as rail and mass transit, utilities and substations, industrial buildings, off-road vehicles, and data centers.

For our Nuremberg location, we are looking for a technically savvy professional (m/f/d) to support our sales team in dimensioning batteries (Ni-Cd and Li-Ion), defining solutions, and commercial follow-up.

You will act as a key interface between Sales, Engineering, and global factories, ensuring smooth coordination and accurate technical responses.

This position combines technical expertise with business acumen in a dynamic, international environment.

Technical Sales Engineer (m/f/d) -- Battery Systems / Energy Storage Solutions

Your Responsibilities:

• Technical and commercial support for the sales team in product selection, pricing, and quotation preparation, as well as in responding to customer inquiries.
• Design and configuration of battery solutions for Ni-Cd and Li-Ion products to ensure optimal configurations based on customer specifications and application requirements.
• Act as an interface between Sales and Manufacturing, coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service to ensure smooth project execution.
• Actively participate in the Application Engineering team, aiming to deepen technical expertise and efficiently handle internal and external inquiries.
• Maintain and update customer data and interactions in the company's CRM system and other internal tools to ensure a current and reliable database for sales collaboration.
• Prepare and submit monthly activity reports summarizing support provided, project status, and key performance indicators.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new markets, potential customers, and new business opportunities through market analysis and collaboration with the sales team.
• Monitor project timelines and results, proactively identifying and resolving issues that may impact customer satisfaction or project success.

Desired Profile:

• Education in Engineering or a technical field, preferably with knowledge of electrical systems, batteries, or energy storage solutions.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in technical sales support, application engineering, or a similar role, ideally in an industrial or B2B environment.
• In-depth knowledge of battery technologies, particularly Ni-Cd and Li-Ion, or the willingness and ability to quickly learn through internal training and collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with international teams.
• Confident presence in an international environment, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and partners from diverse countries and cultures.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical specifications and find suitable solutions for customer needs.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and standard business tools (e.g., Office 365, Power BI, product configurators), along with a strong sense of accuracy in analysis, data collection, and reporting.
• Proactive, organized, and business-oriented personality with an interest in identifying new markets and customer needs and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Excellent German language skills at a native level, as well as good written and spoken English skills.

What You Can Expect at Saft:

• Become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development.
• A strong foundation in a growing industry with cutting-edge technologies and international reach.
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Attractive benefits, including capital-forming payments, accident and life insurance, and participation in our employee savings plan.
• A position with real impact, offering a high degree of independence and responsibility.
• A supportive team culture where collaboration at eye level is the norm and a family-like atmosphere is part of everyday life.
• Company health management, because your well-being is important to us.
• Modern, well-equipped offices and the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

Contact Person:

Holger Schuh

Holger.Schuh@saft.com

Tel.: +49-172-6313315

Information on data protection can be found at: https://saft.com/de/datenschutzhinweise