Sales Engineer

As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the regional sales team. You will provide quotations by translating customer needs into a good solution. Moreover, you will also contribute to the realisation of the set targets.

Below is a sample of your duties:

• You will analyse customer needs and prepare quotations based on them.
• You will contribute to the design of automated intralogistics solutions at the customer's request. You do this using various tools such as AutoCAD, shelving solutions, Warehouse Execution Software,...
• You will evaluate and present various concepts to sales and to customers.
• You estimate the full cost of the solution offered.
• You coordinate the full validation of the technical design and costs with all relevant stakeholders and experts. With the aim of formal approval of the design and associated costs.
• You document full system designs in written quotations, including functional descriptions, as input for sales.
• You will support sales in customer interaction and commercial activities.
• You manage the entire file up to the project kick-off where you hand everything over to project implementation.

As a Sales Engineer, you will largely fulfil the following:

• You have at least a bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or within a technical field.
• You preferably already have initial work experience. If this is in the same sector then this is an extra plus.
• You speak very good French and/or German in addition to English.
• You have strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective relationships with customers.
• You have knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends.
• You have strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You mainly work from an inside sales office, but are open to visiting customers as well.

Our client is a world leader in intralogistics applications, warehouse equipment and automation. Their solutions are used by companies all over the world. Based in the Waasland region, they offer their customers tailor-made innovative solutions, from engineering to installation and maintenance Due to growth, they are currently looking for a Sales Engineer to join their team.

As a Sales Engineer, you should expect the following:

• A challenging and varied position with room for own initiative.
• A competitive salary package, including meal vouchers, a car, a laptop, a mobile phone and bonuses.
• A pleasant working atmosphere within a dynamic and professional team.
• A comprehensive training and development plan.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organisation.