Hybrid Sales Engineer, Retrofit & Modernization

at Hörmann

• Job title: Sales Engineer, Retrofit & Modernization
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Munich, Germany

About the role

• Sales Engineer working on modernization and retrofit requests for intralogistics systems in Munich. Collaborating with sales, technical teams, and customer management.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for customers regarding retrofit, modernization, and expansion projects — particularly in the areas of plant control systems and mechanical equipment.
• Proactively engage existing and new customers about modernization options and technical upgrades.
• Capture, analyze, and document customer requirements, technical constraints, and modernization potential.
• Prepare proposals including cost estimates, pricing, inquiries to subcontractors/suppliers, cost‑benefit analyses, and accurate post-project recalculations.
• Close coordination with Sales, Purchasing and specialist departments.
• Lead and manage retrofit and modernization projects — including schedule, resource, budget and risk management.

Requirements

• Completed technical vocational training or degree, e.g., in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field.
• Some to several years of experience in technical sales, engineering, service or project execution — preferably in intralogistics, plant construction, or modernization/retrofit projects.
• Solid technical understanding of mechanical systems, control or automation technology, as well as experience analyzing customer requirements and developing technical concepts.
• Knowledge of costing or proposal preparation is a plus.
• Analytical, structured and independent working style — commercial awareness and the ability to identify modernization potential.
• Confident customer-facing manner and strong communication skills; good German language skills (at least B2/C1) and English skills are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support and project supervision; driving license Class B required.

Benefits

• Permanent employment within a strong, growing corporate group.
• Modern working-time models & home office options.
• Performance-based pay, company pension scheme, JobRad (company bike program).
• Access to the HÖRMANN learning platforms & individualized training programs.
• Flat hierarchies, appreciative culture & strong HÖRMANN team spirit.
• Free drinks & fruit in the office, modern equipment, short decision-making processes.