Overview
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15, employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winningculture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Responsibilities
1. Support the Keysight Aerospace & Defense sales team in Germany through inside‑sales activities and close collaboration with account managers and field sales
2. Prepare and follow up on quotations, configurations, and pricing requests in coordination with sales, pre‑sales, and internal support teams
3. Actively support customer prospecting activities, including researching target accounts, identifying contacts, and helping to generate new leads
4. Maintain and update sales opportunities, customer data, and forecasts in CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
5. Assist in coordinating pre‑sales activities by preparing customer presentations, proposals, and technical documentation together with senior colleagues
6. Support account managers in managing existing customer relationships through follow‑ups, meeting preparation, and structured communication
7. Collect and share customer feedback and market information with sales and business development to support pipeline growth and strategic planning
8. Participate in customer meetings, trade fairs, and industry events (in a supporting role) to gain exposure to Keysight’s Aerospace & Defense portfolio and customer ecosystem
Qualifications
9. Bachelor’s degree (completed or near completion) in engineering (e.g. electrical, communications, industrial), business engineering, business administration, or a related field
10. First experience through internships, working student roles, or academic projects in sales, inside sales, customer support, pre‑sales, or commercial roles is a plus
11. Strong interest in technology‑driven B2B sales, particularly within Aerospace & Defense
12. Structured, detail‑oriented working style with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines (e.g. quotes, follow‑ups, CRM updates)
13. Proactive mindset with curiosity and motivation to learn customer engagement, prospecting techniques, and sales processes
14. Good communication skills with the ability to prepare clear emails, presentations, and customer‑facing materials
15. Comfortable working with international and cross‑functional teams in sales, engineering, and operations
16. Business‑fluent English and German; additional languages are an advantage
17. Willingness to occasionally travel within Germany or internationally as part of learning and development
18. Ownership
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