Job Description
Job Title:  Sales Engineer (m/f/d) Drives
Req ID:  47673
Job Location (Short):  Frenkendorf, CHE | Interlaken, CHE | Baden, CHE
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment
Job Category:  Sales
Work Location Type:  Remote

The Impact You'll Make

Are you ready to play an active role in shaping the future of energy efficiency in Switzerland by joining Danfoss Drives as Sales Engineer (m/f/d) – Drive Technology? You will support customers in mechanical and plant engineering with modern, sustainable drive solutions, win new customers, strengthen existing partnerships, and drive growth in your sales region – with technical know-how, consulting expertise, and a genuine passion for sales. You can organize your daily work flexibly from your home office in Switzerland or from our office location in Frenkendorf.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Customer consulting on drive technology and frequency converters
  • Customer acquisition, further development of existing customers, and identification and development of market potential
  • Representing Danfoss Drives at customer appointments, trade fairs, and in digital formats
  • Using modern sales channels such as webinars and social media to actively shape the digital transformation in sales
  • Working closely with the internal sales team and other internal teams to handle customer concerns and exchange market and product knowledge

What We're Looking For

  • Technical training or engineering degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or similar
  • Sales experience and strong customer focus with communication and consulting skills
  • Broad technical understanding; knowledge of drive technology or frequency converters is an advantage
  • Solution-oriented and proactive approach to work
  • Interest in digital sales methods
  • Willingness to travel within Switzerland (60-80%)
  • Very good German and French skills as well as good written and spoken English skills

 

For further details about this position, please contact Franziska Reiter, Talent Acquisition Partner, at +49 (0)40 7367 5109.

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What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.