Application Guide

How to Apply for Sales Engineer (f/m/d)

at Freudenberg

🏢 About Freudenberg

Freudenberg is a global technology group with a strong focus on sustainable solutions, particularly in emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty e-mobility. The company offers a dynamic, innovative environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge green technology while working with a diverse team across France and beyond.

About This Role

As a Sales Engineer, you will be the primary technical and commercial contact for OEMs and end-users in southwestern France, driving business growth for mechanical power transmission products. You'll work remotely from a home office, managing distributor relationships and acquiring new accounts, all while receiving comprehensive training on Freudenberg's high-value solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day with a virtual team meeting, then travel to visit a key OEM customer to discuss a new application for Freudenberg's reducers. After a lunch with a distributor partner, you'd spend the afternoon preparing a technical proposal and updating your CRM, ending with a call with an application engineer to refine a solution.

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🎯 Who Freudenberg Is Looking For

  • Holds a dual technical/commercial qualification (e.g., engineering degree plus sales experience) with over 5 years in selling mechanical products like bearings, reducers, transmissions, pumps, or geared motors.
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Gironde (33) or neighboring departments (09, 19, 24, 31, 32, 40, 46, 47, 64, 65, 81, 82) and comfortable with extensive regional travel.
  • Demonstrates a consultative sales approach, able to advise customers on innovative, high-added-value solutions and build long-term loyalty.
  • Fluent in French and proficient in English for communication with Group-level teams; self-motivated and organized to thrive in a home-office setting.

📝 Tips for Applying to Freudenberg

1

Highlight your experience in selling mechanical power transmission products (bearings, reducers, etc.) and quantify sales results or territory growth in your CV.

2

Emphasize your familiarity with the southwestern France territory (departments 09, 19, 24, 31, 32, 33, 40, 46, 47, 64, 65, 81, 82) and any existing network of OEMs or distributors there.

3

Tailor your cover letter to show how you embody Freudenberg's values: innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity, using specific examples from your past roles.

4

Demonstrate your ability to work autonomously from a home office, mentioning any previous remote work success and your willingness to travel extensively.

5

Use keywords from the job description (e.g., 'emission-neutral', 'heavy-duty e-mobility', 'technical and commercial approach') to pass ATS and show alignment.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your dual technical and commercial expertise, with concrete examples of how you've successfully sold mechanical products and solutions.", 'Your knowledge of and connection to the assigned territory, including any existing customer or distributor relationships that could be leveraged.', "Your ability to advise customers on innovative, high-value solutions and your commitment to sustainability, aligning with Freudenberg's mission.", 'Your self-motivation and organizational skills for remote work, plus your readiness to collaborate closely with market managers and application engineers.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Freudenberg's product portfolio in mechanical power transmission and their specific offerings for heavy-duty e-mobility and emission-neutral systems.
  • → Research the industrial landscape in the target departments (e.g., key OEMs, machine manufacturers, and distributors) to understand potential customers and competitors.
  • → Learn about Freudenberg's corporate culture and values, especially their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and 'wowing the world'.
  • → Investigate recent news or projects from Freudenberg in France and globally to speak knowledgeably about their market position and recent developments.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach developing the assigned territory, especially if you have no existing contacts? Walk us through your strategy.
2 Describe a time when you had to technically advise a customer on a complex mechanical solution. What was the outcome?
3 How do you balance technical expertise with commercial negotiation when dealing with OEMs versus end-users?
4 What do you know about Freudenberg's emission-neutral energy systems and how would you position them against competitors?
5 Give an example of how you've worked remotely and collaborated with a distributed team to achieve sales targets.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without demonstrating a clear understanding of the territory or willingness to travel extensively within it.
  • Focusing only on technical skills without showcasing commercial acumen, as the role requires a balanced approach.
  • Using a generic cover letter that doesn't address Freudenberg's specific focus on sustainable e-mobility solutions and the unique aspects of this remote sales role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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