Automation Engineer (gn) – 40 Std, (hybrid) (München)

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential renewable energy organization in their search for an experienced Automation Engineer. In this role, you will drive critical partnership operations and network development:

• Expand a nationwide network of certified trade partners across Germany, creating the capacity foundation for organizational growth
• Acquire new high-performing trade partners while developing existing partnerships and ensuring strong regional coverage
• Negotiate pricing, project volumes, capacity commitments, and framework agreements with trade partners to ensure economically attractive and sustainable partnerships
• Design strategic partnership models including incentive structures, partner tiers, and processes that promote mutual growth and commercial success
• Integrate OEMs and wholesale partners strategically into the partner ecosystem, continuously improving conditions for all stakeholders
• Develop the partner network using data-driven approaches, managing capacity needs, regional coverage, utilization rates, and partner segmentation
• Establish relevant KPIs and control mechanisms to transparently track and continuously improve network performance, quality, and profitability
• Lead and develop the Partnership team, setting clear objectives and creating scalable structures

What We're Looking For

• Several years of experience in partner/account management, procurement management, or sales management, ideally in a fast-growing, dynamic environment
• Strong understanding of trade industries (particularly heating/plumbing/electrical), ideally from direct experience in trades, wholesale, or close collaboration with trade businesses
• Excellent negotiation skills with proven success in price, volume, capacity, and framework contract negotiations
• Commercial acumen with understanding of economic dynamics behind partner networks; ability to manage along revenue, margin, capacity, and utilization metrics
• Strategic network management capabilities including structured partnership development, early capacity need identification, and concrete action planning
• Data-driven management approach with strong KPI literacy and ability to derive actionable insights
• Leadership experience managing and developing teams, establishing clear goals, responsibilities, and structures
• Ownership mindset with hands-on mentality—strategic thinker who also executes, from partner meetings and negotiations to process improvements
• Scale-up mindset comfortable with rapidly changing structures and environments requiring initiative
• Strong communication skills across diverse stakeholders from trade businesses to wholesale partners, OEMs, and internal leadership
• Excellent German (C2 level) and good English proficiency; comfort with digital tools and CRM systems

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. We will then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client organization directly, as all applications must go through our recruitment process to be considered.

The interview process includes multiple stages: an initial video call with HR, a technical interview with operations leadership, a cultural fit conversation, and a final case-based discussion with executive leadership.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience level and qualifications.

Additional Benefits Include: Hybrid work arrangement (2 days remote, 3 days office), 30 days vacation plus additional half-days on December 24th and 31st, workation options within EU/EEA/Switzerland, company bike leasing program, monthly €50 tax-free benefit allowance, corporate discounts portal, latest-generation MacBook, modern office amenities including coffee bar and fresh fruit, regular team events, and dog-friendly office environment.

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