Independent Sales Representative

Independent Sales Representative – Industrial Components \| Southern Germany

Location: Southern Germany, preferably within the Stuttgart/Baden-Württemberg region

Working model: Remote and field-based

Compensation: Commission-based independent opportunity

About CATALOG

CATALOG Precision Components (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is a specialist manufacturer of precision springs and custom wire forms based in Suzhou, China, serving customers worldwide.

Our product range includes compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, wave springs, constant-force springs, disc springs, spring washers, shape-memory alloy springs, rectangular springs and custom wire forms.

We support customers from the initial technical requirement through material selection, engineering review, prototyping, validation, manufacturing, inspection and production traceability. Our solutions are used in automotive, industrial automation, machinery, medical devices, electronics, hydraulics, power transmission and new-energy applications.

The Opportunity

As part of our development in Europe, CATALOG is looking for an independent sales representative to develop business opportunities and customer relationships in Southern Germany.

You will introduce CATALOG’s precision spring and wire-form capabilities to industrial companies, identify relevant projects and act as the main commercial contact between customers in Germany and our engineering and production teams in China.

This is a self-employed, commission-based opportunity with no fixed salary. It is particularly suitable for an experienced independent sales representative who already works with industrial manufacturers and wishes to add complementary technical products to an existing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

* Identify and approach potential B2B customers in relevant industrial sectors.

* Develop relationships with purchasing, sourcing, engineering, R\&D and production teams.

* Promote CATALOG’s standard and custom-made spring solutions.

* Understand customers’ technical and commercial requirements.

* Collect drawings, specifications, quantities, materials and application information.

* Coordinate enquiries with CATALOG’s engineering, quality and production teams.

* Prepare and follow up on quotations, samples and technical proposals.

* Support negotiations and follow projects from initial enquiry to order.

* Develop and maintain a structured sales pipeline.

* Provide regular updates on opportunities, customer feedback and market developments.

* Represent CATALOG professionally during customer visits, trade fairs and industry events where relevant.

Candidate Profile

* Proven experience in B2B industrial sales, technical sales, business development or procurement.

* Existing professional relationships with industrial manufacturers, purchasing departments, engineering teams or technical decision-makers in Germany.

* Good understanding of technical components, drawings, specifications or manufacturing processes.

* Experience in springs, metal components, wire forms, mechanical parts, automotive components, automation, machinery, medical devices or related industries is highly desirable.

* Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

* Ability to work independently, manage a sales territory and organise customer visits.

* Professional fluency in German and sufficient English for communication with CATALOG’s international and technical teams.

* Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory.

* Legally able to operate as a self-employed sales representative or independent commercial agent in Germany.

What CATALOG Provides

* A broad portfolio of precision springs and custom wire-form solutions.

* Engineering and technical support for customer projects.

* Support with quotations, samples, prototypes and production feasibility reviews.

* Certified quality management systems and structured inspection processes.

* Commercial and product documentation for customer development.

* Direct cooperation with our manufacturing, engineering and quality teams in Suzhou.

* Commission-based compensation, with detailed terms agreed before the collaboration begins.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV or professional profile together with a short introduction outlining:

* Your experience in industrial or technical sales.

* The regions and industries you currently cover.

* Your existing professional network.

* The product categories you already represent, if applicable.

* Your availability and preferred working arrangement.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion about the territory, product portfolio, commercial objectives and commission structure.

Job Type: Commission

Work Location: Remote