Junior Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer (m/f/d)
As a subsidiary of VELA Group SE, VELA Performance GmbH develops vehicles, systems, and components for the automotive, defense, and special applications – from the initial concept to the fully functional prototype.
We work on projects that aren't available off the shelf.
Your tasks & activities:
To expand our sales in a structured way, we are not looking for a classic sales manager, but rather an operationally strong employee who will work with us to systematically develop sales.
Lead generation
Identification of relevant target customers (Automotive, Defence, Special Vehicles)
Research on companies and contacts
Building and maintaining a structured lead pipeline
Customer communication
Initial contact via email, LinkedIn and possibly telephone.
Systematic follow-up of contacts
Preparation and support for initial consultations
Offer support
Assistance in the preparation of offers
Structuring content, providing support for calculations
Tracking of ongoing offers
Structure & Processes
Maintenance and further development of our CRM system
Documentation of all sales activities
Building clear, efficient sales processes
Important for you to know:
This is not purely a strategy or management job.
You work operationally and hands-on.
You will receive intensive training from us and develop along with the role.
You are the backbone of our sales team, not just a "door-to-door salesman".
Your abilities:
completed university degree, ideally in industrial engineering or a comparable field.
first practical experience (internships or 1-3 years of professional experience in sales, project management or technology)
technical understanding and interest in complex products
structured and reliable working methods
very good written communication skills (German & English)
don't be afraid to actively approach new contacts.
Your benefits:
direct collaboration with management
deep insight into exciting development projects
clear career prospects in sales
flat hierarchies and quick decisions
modern working environment in Berlin (on-site, no remote setup)
attractive salary + performance-related components
If you're interested not just in "doing" sales, but in helping to build it up, then send us your application!