Employment

Location: Ruhrgebiet, Germany
Reports to: Technical Sales Support Manager
(dotted line: Commercial Director Europe)

Purpose of the Role:
The Technical Sales Manager (TSM) is responsible for driving sales growth and customer success across DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
The role combines deep technical understanding with consultative selling to design and deliver solutions that meet customer needs in food processing and post-harvest handling.

As a trusted advisor, the TSM works closely with the Area Sales Manager in DACH region and externally with company owners, plant managers, and technical specialists. The role is pivotal in translating customer requirements into effective solutions and ensuring alignment with Wyma’s engineering, project, and service teams.

TASKS

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Lead consultative sales processes from opportunity identification to deal closure
• Support customers with technical expertise in collaboration with the Territory
  Manager
• Understand customer operations and propose tailored Wyma solutions
• Prepare and present proposals, pricing, and technical documentation
• Negotiate and close deals in line with company guidelines
• Maintain CRM records and provide forecasts and reports

Technical & Solution Development

• Analyse customer facilities and integration requirements
• Develop process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and conceptual layouts
• Support contract preparation with technical documentation
• Provide feedback to Product Development on improvement opportunities
• Attend commissioning and installation activities

Market Development & Representation

• Represent Wyma at tradeshows and industry events
• Build relationships with dealers, agents, and partners
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and technologies

Required skills:

• Technical education (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics – an advantage)
• Experience in technical or consultative sales of machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of 3D software (Inventor) and ability to modify technical documentation
• Ability to lead professional technical discussions
• Fluent English; additional language skills are an advantage
• Willingness to travel within the DACH region
• Willingness to travel within the DACH region

Contact:

New Zealand Office: sales@wymasolutions.com

European Office: eu.sales@wymasolutions.com

Every year, within the framework of the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) programme, the German Bundestag provides an opportunity for around 120 politically and socially engaged young university graduates from up to 50 countries around the world to gain an in-depth insight into Germany’s parliamentary system.

The programme’s patron is the President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner. It is carried out in cooperation with the universities Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin, and runs for five months.
 

The idea and IPS participating countries

The German Bundestag has been running the International Parliamentary Scholarship programme since 1986. What initially emerged from the German-American parliamentary friendship has now developed into a unique scholarship programme for talented young people who are open to the world and have an interest in politics, and who wish to take on an active and responsible role in shaping the democratic future of their own country. In this way, the IPS also makes a key contribution to promoting intercultural exchange and international understanding.
 

The following countries currently take part in the IPS: 

Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France* (see below), Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Morocco, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, the Palestinian Territories, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Syria, Turkey, Tunisia, Ukraine, USA and Uzbekistan.

The programme

The global IPS programme takes place from early March until the end of July. 

During the five-month programme, participants have an opportunity to really get to know how the German Bundestag operates. During an introductory phase at the beginning of the scholarship, the topics of "Parliamentary democracy in Germany", "The pluralist society and protection of minorities", "The media landscape in Germany" and "The culture of remembrance" as a political mandate are conveyed. A more in-depth look at the model of an active civil society is provided by events held by the political foundations and supported by workshops. 

Application process – Criteria for applicants

• Citizenship of a participating country
• Under the age of 30 at the start of the scholarship
• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in any subject (evidence of completion of studies can be submitted at a later date in justified cases)
• A strong interest in politics and societal issues
• Social and/or political engagement
• Very good knowledge of the German language (at least Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Please be aware that this information is only available in German.

For further information, please send an email to: ips@bundestag.de.

This degree studies the European Union (EU) in the global context, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Master of European Union Studies (MEuro) participants will analyse the EU’s global role in terms of foreign policy, development, external perceptions, human rights, trade and multiculturalism. MEuro is: 

1. The only programme of its kind in Australasia and is co-funded by the European Commission. 

2. Participants can benefit from the expertise, staff and resources that exist within the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE), New Zealand’s only research centre devoted to the study of the European Union. 

3. The core courses are informed by research from the NCRE’s internationally acknowledged research projects and published works. 

4. Diplomatic internships can be included as course work modules

Beca NZ is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, known for delivering smart, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, buildings, water, energy, and more. Headquartered in New Zealand, Beca combines technical expertise with a strong focus on people and purpose.

As an employer, Beca stands out for its supportive, inclusive culture, flexible working options, and commitment to professional growth. With a focus on making everyday better, Beca empowers its people to create real impact for clients, communities, and the environment.

Programme information for the exchange year 2026/27 for applicants from New Zealand

Every school year, up to 800 students from abroad are getting engaged as foreign language assistants (FLA) at schools in Germany. They support the teachers at their host school in teaching foreign languages in their native language and receive a monthly stipend of currently 1,000 euros.

Aims of the programme

• During the internship abroad, students expand and deepen their German language skills, immerse themselves in the German culture, improve their cultural awareness and gain an insight into the local teaching methods.
   
• The FLAs help to improve the linguistic and cultural knowledge of the pupils in Germany and enrich the lessons with their native language.
   

The programme offers students with an interest in teaching the opportunity to gain classroom experience in the country of the language they wish to teach in the future.


Who can apply?
Applications are open to students 

• with English as native language
• up to the age of 35
• who have attended a high school in New Zealan
•  who are studying in New Zealand and have completed at least two years of their studies at the time of taking up the position (preferably with German as a subject)
• with German language skills that should be at least level A2 (CEFR).

Programme duration
The programme starts on 14 September 2026 and ends on 31 May 2027.
 

Funding
FLAs receive a monthly stipend of 1,000 euros. They are covered by health, accident and liability insurance for the duration of the programme. They are also eligible to apply for housing allowance in Germany.
Foreign language assistants from New Zealand receive a one-off travel allowance when they take up their post, provided that these funds are made available by the Federal Foreign Office for this programme year.

Measles Protection Act
Since 1 March 2020, a Measles Protection Act (Masernschutzgesetz) has been in place in Germany to protect from measles. This implies a German-wide vaccination obligation. Further information on this is provided on the website of the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD).

Application, contact and further information
Applications for the exchange year 2026/27 close on 30 April 2026.
To apply for the programme, the following documents must be submitted:
 

• completed application form
• curriculum vitae in English
• letter of motivation in English explaining why the student is applying for a position as FLA and what experience s/he expects to gain during the assistantship
• current reference from a university lecturer (please use our form)
• transcript of records from the student’s university

The complete application is to be submitted via email to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Wellington: info@wellington.diplo.de
 

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Attn. Wolfgang Thoran
PO Box 1687 Wellington 6140
New Zealand
+64 (0)4 473 6063 info@wellington.diplo.de

The application form, reference form as well as information on the application process are provided on the website of the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD).

Further information on the FLA programme in Germany:
https://www.kmk-pad.org/programme/fremdsprachenassistenz/fsa-programm-fuer-studierende-aus-dem-ausland

If you have any questions about the programme, please contact the PAD directly:

Nadia Lange
Sekretariat der Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK)
Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD)
Graurheindorfer Str. 157
53117 Bonn
Tel.: +49 228 501 322
E-Mail: fsa-neuseeland@kmk.org