Field Sales Engineer (m/f/x)

Energizing a new world with Exide Technologies

Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centered on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. With 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe and a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.

For our BE-Power business, we are looking for a

BE-Power, a company of Exide Technologies, located in Fernwald, specializes in high-power and high-voltage battery solutions, leveraging Li-ion as the dominant chemistry. BE-Power has been developing and manufacturing Li-ion systems in Germany since 2004. BE-Power serves multiple applications and industries around healthcare, rail, security lighting, logistics, and many others. The batteries are highly customized to specific customer application needs.

The role is based in Fernwald (near Gießen).
Join our team in Fernwald (catchment area Frankfurt am Main, Hanau, Gelnhausen, Gießen, Aschaffenburg).

What will your daily responsibilities include in this role?

• Active customer acquisition in field and office sales
• Design-in activities, project management and technical customer support
• Maintaining customer contacts
• Preparation and follow-up of quotations
• Calculation and post-calculation
• Preparation of activity reports
• Gathering strategic market information
• Participation in trade fairs
• Active collaboration to improve quality commitments in accordance with ISO 9001:2015

What we ask for:

• You have knowledge of electrical engineering (ideally a degree in electrical engineering or comparable training).
• You have commercial knowledge.
• Experience in technical sales of products requiring explanation would be an advantage.
• You are a team player and willing to work elsewhere in the company.
• You are willing to travel, including inter-regionally.
• You have good English and very good German skills (spoken and written).

What we offer:

We offer you a challenging, responsible, and varied job in a modern, fast-growing division within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:

• Permanent contract
• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid working model: combination of remote and collaborative office experience to enable innovation (3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote work after initial adaptation period)
• Annual holidays: 30 days
• Car leasing
• Flexible working hours system.
• Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment

Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.

If you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck!

Our energy: It’s you! Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.

Exide is an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet’s limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.