Sales Engineer

SPS Commerce, Inc.; Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking a remote Sales Engineer in Germany. The role involves working closely with Account Executives to address technical needs and develop product demonstrations for clients. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills in English and German. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career development within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Company laptop and phone

Great coaching possibilities

Qualifications

• 6 months customer facing experience in supply chain or technical product roles.
• Strong English and German communication skills required.
• Ability to innovate and iterate during complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Present and demonstrate products during pre-sales discussions.
• Analyze customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Create bid proposals and identify additional sales opportunities.
• Provide technical consultations and solve sales support issues.

Skills

Customer facing supply chain or technical product-related experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Fluency in English and German

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Position Overview

SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the global retail supply chain!

Position Summary

We are searching for the Sales Engineer in Germany who will work directly with Account Executives to evaluate technical needs and develop sales strategies with the customers. The Sales Engineer will provide demos to customers of core products and propose designs and validations. This person will be acting as a technical account leader, will help the customer understand proof of concept/proof of technology definition and management.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for presenting and demonstrating products during pre‑sales discussions, generally supporting a single sales team (ex. Supplier Sales).
• You will be analyzing customer needs and recommending products and/or services as part of a simpler straightforward sales cycle in a single‑product deal. Deals will usually include just two members of the supply chain (ex. retailer and supplier).
• You will be creating bid proposals and suggest additional sales opportunities.
• You will be maintaining extensive knowledge of complex aspects of products and systems for small accounting/ERP systems in deals (ex. Quickbooks).
• You will be answering client questions on product function and usage and solving sales support problems.
• You will be providing technical consultations and knowledge transfer with sales staff/trainers/product support.

Location

This is a fully remote role in Germany. However, occasional travel to client sites and to our European HQ office (Breukelen, The Netherlands) may be required, depending on the needs of the role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science and/or Business Administration) plus at least 6 months of customer facing supply chain or technical product‑related experience; or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Able to innovate and iterate in real time when presented with complex problems.
• Exhibit dynamic teamwork to successfully deploy sales campaigns.
• Clear, concise, and confident communicator (verbal, non‑verbal, written), including effectively altering vocal tone/inflection, listening, and writing relevant and engaging content.
• Demonstrative behaviors around integrity, curiosity, engagement, self‑driven initiative, collaboration, relationship building, customer engagement/support, and leadership expectations.
• Fluent level of English (B2/C1) and German (C1/C2) and ideally Spanish or French or Dutch.

Preferred Experience

• Proven competence with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and a CRM, preferably Salesforce.com.
• Experience with the eInvoicing domain.

What We Offer

• Joining an expanding organization and integrating into a dynamic, fast‑growing team.
• Possibility to develop into various directions.
• Great coaching possibilities.
• A competitive compensation package (base salary + variable).
• A company laptop and phone.

Commitment To Our Employees

At SPS we power connections that drive the world of commerce forward, and our success depends on making strong decisions, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. We achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

We are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.