Sales & Application Engineer

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication.

Some of your Benefits Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Car Allowance: You receive a monthly allowance to buy or lease and maintain a personal vehicle.

Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Melbourne, VIC

Remote

Klüber Lubrication Australia Pty. Ltd.

You support our team as Sales & Applications Engineer

Sales & Application Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Drive sales growth through effective account management, strategic planning, and business development activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand product penetration and increase share of wallet within existing accounts.
• Prospect and develop new customers within targeted industrial sectors.
• Conduct regular customer visits to understand operational challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical and commercial recommendations that deliver measurable value for customers.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and account development plans.
• Collaborate with technical, customer service, and supply chain teams to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate customer records, opportunity pipelines, and sales forecasts within CRM systems.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to support business growth.
• Represent Freudenberg at industry events, trade shows, and customer forums.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Account Management, Business Development, Technical Sales, Reliability Services, Maintenance, or a related industrial environment.
• Strong relationship-building and customer engagement skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and convert growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple customer priorities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly.
• We welcome candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Industrial Lubrication, Reliability Engineering or Asset Management
• Mining, Manufacturing, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Heavy Industry or Rail.
• Account Management, Territory Management

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.