German Speaking Technical Business Developer (Hybrid)

Technical Business Developer – High-Performance Ceramics (m/f/d)

Location: Sexau, Germany (Hybrid: On-site with 1 fixed work-from-home day/week)

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing, Medical Technology, Aerospace, Industrial Automation

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Technical Business Developer (m/f/d) to drive the growth of our high-performance ceramics division. Advanced technical ceramics are critical when standard materials fail—delivering exceptional wear resistance, biocompatibility, and chemical stability in extreme environments.

In this position, you will own the business acquisition strategy, advise international clients on complex ceramic injection molding (CIM/PIM) components, and expand market presence across medical technology, aerospace, industrial automation, and high-end consumer goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Growth & Acquisition: Identify, target, and acquire new international accounts while expanding project pipelines within existing key accounts.
• Technical Consulting: Conduct first-level technical consulting and feasibility discussions with prospects regarding custom ceramic component design and CIM/PIM manufacturing.
• Proposal Management: Plan, prepare, and coordinate tailored commercial offers, quotations, and costings in close alignment with engineering and drafting teams.
• Strategic Market Expansion: Perform market analyses, monitor industry trends, and execute strategies to enter new applications for advanced ceramics.
• Client & Trade Show Representation: Serve as the primary point of contact for international clients and represent the business unit at key industry trade fairs, conferences, and workshops (ad-hoc travel in Germany and abroad).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal technical teams to ensure seamless project realization from initial client inquiry to final delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of ~5 years in technical business development, technical sales, or sales engineering within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., Ceramic/Powder Injection Molding, sintering, micro-components) and tools like MS Office and SAP CRM.
• Languages: Business-fluent German (C1 min.) and English (C1 min.) are required for daily international client interactions.
• Workplace Preference: Comfortable working primarily on-site with a fixed 1-day/week WFH policy and willingness to travel for client visits and trade fairs.

Nice-to-Haves:

• French language skills (B2/C1).
• Prior domain expertise in ceramic injection molding (CIM/PIM), precision drive systems, medical devices, aerospace, or luxury goods sectors.

Key Traits:

• Proactive hunter mentality combined with strong strategic thinking.
• Exceptional communication skills with a customer-centric and collaborative approach.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: Manage specialized ceramic technologies used in mission-critical applications—from space exploration to lifesaving medical devices.
• Autonomy & Scale: High autonomy and direct reporting to the Head of Business Unit without corporate bureaucracy, backed by a global, family-owned group.
• Strong Team Culture: Collaborative, agile team environment (~40 people at the site) prioritizing quality, curiosity, and precision.
• Attractive Package: Competitive gross annual salary ranging between €70,000 – €100,000 (paid across 13.2 salaries) plus a discretionary annual bonus.
• Perks & Benefits: Up to 32 vacation days + 3 additional days off, JobRad bicycle leasing, and Hansefit health programs.