Erik Weller

Head of Sales @SK Automation Germany | Delivering scalable solutions for the energy of tomorrow ๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿš€

Zwickau, Saxony, Germany

About

Experienced sales executive with a technical background and over a decade of professional expertise in automation and battery systems. As Head of Sales at SK Automation Germany GmbH, I lead a team of professionals and manage strategic planning, premium client relations, and high-value negotiations. My career spans key account management, engineering, and process optimizationโ€”always driven by innovation, customer focus, and sustainable growth.

Experience

  • Head of Sales at SK Automation Germany GmbH
    May 2026 - Present ยท 2 mos

  • thyssenkrupp (ะฅะพัะฝัˆั‚ะฐะนะฝ-ะญั€ะฝัั‚ั‚ะฐะปัŒ)
    • Head of Sales Business Line Battery
      Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 ยท 9 mos

      Driving growth in the battery assembly industry by turning strategy into action. I lead teams in Account Management, Planning Engineering, Estimation and Cell Formation, shaping the roadmap for new products and market trends. I negotiate high-value contracts, manage premium clients and run strategic workshops with executive leadership to accelerate business development. I design and enforce efficient processes while leveraging national and international travel to expand networks and secure new opportunities.

    • Deputy Head of Sales Business Line Battery
      Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 ยท 9 mos

      Supporting and co-leading the sales team alongside the Head of Sales at thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering. Responsible for driving business development and acquisition of battery assembly systems within the automotive industry. Additionally managing premium clients and fostering long-term strategic partnerships as a Key Account Manager.

    • Key Account Manager
      Jun 2021 - Apr 2025 ยท 3 yrs 11 mos

      Responsible for managing the full sales cycle from proposal creation to project acquisition in the OEM Battery Business. Oversees and coordinates premium clients, drives new customer acquisition, and leads the organizational aspects of the offer phase. Additionally in charge of marketing activities such as trade fair planning, website development, and general marketing initiatives to strengthen brand visibility and customer engagement.

  • Maschinenbauingenieur at ORANGE Engineering GmbH & Co. KG
    Aug 2012 - May 2017 ยท 4 yrs 10 mos