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Piab Group

Vacuum-based automation solutions provider

Area Sales Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Butzbach, Germany
RemoteRegular travel within the assigned territory is required.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • At least three years of proven sales experience in automation technology, ideally in field sales or a comparable technical sales role.
  • A completed technical vocational qualification, a technical degree, or an equivalent qualification is advantageous.
  • Very good German and good English language skills are required.
  • Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory and a valid Class B driving license are required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop sales and customer relationships in the assigned territory.
  • Identify new business opportunities, acquire new customers, expand existing customer relationships, and offer technically and commercially appropriate vacuum automation solutions.
  • Advise customers on solutions such as vacuum generators, suction grippers, end-of-arm tooling, and automation solutions, acting as a trusted partner throughout the sales process.
  • Identify new customers, applications, and growth opportunities; proactively contact prospects, arrange meetings, and develop opportunities from initial contact through closing.
  • Manage and develop existing customer relationships, focusing on long-term partnerships and sustainable revenue growth.
  • Advise customers on vacuum automation technology and translate technical requirements into suitable solution proposals.
  • Collaborate with Application Engineering, Product Management, Inside Sales, and other internal teams to develop customer solutions.
  • Build relationships with machine builders, original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and industrial end customers; monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
  • Use Salesforce to document customer activities, opportunities, and pipeline development.
  • Represent Piab professionally at customer meetings, trade fairs, and regional events.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proactive, results-oriented approach to identifying customer potential, generating leads, and converting opportunities into business.
  • Solid understanding of automation, mechanical engineering, robotics, handling technology, or production processes.
  • Ability to communicate confidently with technical and commercial decision-makers and build strong, trust-based customer relationships.
  • Ownership of the assigned territory, pipeline, customer development, and sales results.

About the company

Piab Group provides advanced vacuum and automation solutions for industrial processes. Its offerings include vacuum conveyors, suction cups, foam and soft grippers, and turnkey systems for bulk material handling, designed to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability for manufacturers, logistics providers, and other industries. The products work by using vacuum-based gripping and conveying technology, with components and complete systems that can be customized and integrated into existing workflows; the company sells parts directly, handles custom projects, and provides ongoing support and service. Piab differentiates itself through its broad product portfolio, integration-ready turnkey solutions, and tailored customization that address specific material handling needs. The company’s goal is to help customers increase efficiency, ensure safe operations, and reduce environmental impact across global industrial operations.

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Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

1951

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