Sales Engineer

Overview

BENTELER Automotive offers a dynamic internal sales liaison role that sits at the crossroads of manufacturing, accounting, quality, engineering, and purchasing. Your impact will be felt through program execution, communication, and exceptional service delivery to customers.

• Serve as a trusted link between internal teams and the customer
• Manage customer purchase orders in multiple currencies, including pricing agreements, retroactive adjustments, and deviation handling
• Prepare customer quotations and track program costs
• Navigate and maintain customer web portals
• Support RFQ activities and gAMS processes
• Create and deliver technical presentations
• Monitor A/R overdues and analyze payment remittances
• Maintain accurate sales records and support ECR activities
• Oversee warranty claim processes
• Provide budget reporting and forecasting
• Track and communicate open issues
• Support business development initiatives and the Sales Manager
• Provide ad‑hoc reporting as needed

• A bachelor’s degree in business or engineering — or equivalent automotive industry experience
• At least three years of automotive‑related experience (preferred)
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly with customers
• Relationship‑building skills and a customer‑focused mindset
• Problem‑solving and negotiation abilities
• A solid understanding of the automotive industry, from technology and trends to market pricing and suppliers
• Working knowledge of customer systems
• Experience with SAP, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• German language skills (preferred – not necessary)
• Previous BMW account experience (preferred – not necessary)

• 401(k) Match
• Dental
• Development
• Educational Assistance
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Health Savings Accounts
• Holidays
• Life & Disability
• Medical
• Training
• Vacation
• Vision
• Wealth Management Support

Charlotte Rose Muraske
BENTELER Human Resources