Technical Sales – Automotive

Function

As a Technical Sales Engineer in Automation, you will combine technical expertise with sales and customer advice. You will further develop existing customer relationships, actively seek out new opportunities and work alongside automation engineers and project managers to devise technically sound solutions.

• You will be the technical and commercial point of contact for existing customers.
• You will build new customer relationships and identify business opportunities.
• You advise clients on future automation projects and potential technical solutions.
• You will conduct technical discussions and identify the client’s needs and specifications.
• You will develop technical concepts tailored to the client’s needs, either independently or in collaboration with automation engineers and project managers.
• You will carry out cost calculations and draw up technical and commercial quotations.
• You will follow up on quotations and conduct price and contract negotiations.
• You remain involved throughout the implementation of projects and monitor customer satisfaction.
• You will carry out financial post-project calculations for completed projects.
• Together with the Project Manager, you will assess the financial performance of projects.
• You will work closely with the Business Unit Manager, Project Engineers, Project Managers and other Sales Engineers.
• You keep up to date with new technologies and developments in industrial automation.
• You will contribute ideas on the business unit’s future commercial strategy and development.

Profile

For this role as a Technical Sales Engineer (Automation), we are looking for someone with sufficient technical expertise to engage in substantive discussions with customers and engineers. You also derive energy from customer contact, negotiations and building commercial relationships.

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical subject, or have equivalent experience.
• You have a keen interest in industrial automation, electromechanics and electrical engineering.
• Experience in automation, industrial electrical engineering or a technical-commercial role is a strong asset.
• You can interpret technical drawings, electrical diagrams and P&IDs.
• You have a business-minded approach and aren’t afraid to make new contacts.
• You are a fluent communicator and can explain technical matters clearly to clients.
• You’re a strong negotiator and have good organisational skills.
• You work with precision and have an eye for quality and detail.
• Proficiency in Dutch is an absolute must.
• You have a good knowledge of English and can get by in French.
• You have a driving licence B.

Organisation

You will be joining a growing multidisciplinary technology group that delivers comprehensive solutions for industrial and technical clients. The organisation combines a range of technical expertise and manages projects from engineering and design through to installation, automation, commissioning and servicing.

The Industrial Automation department develops automation solutions for a wide range of production and process environments. These include PLC and SCADA systems, machine and process automation, electrical control systems and the integration of various technologies within a single installation. Thanks to our broad technical expertise, customers can turn to a single partner for automation, electrical engineering and electromechanical solutions.

You will be working in an organisation with various specialist business units, which means there is a wealth of in-house technical expertise and multidisciplinary projects can be tackled collaboratively.

Offer

As a Technical Sales Engineer (Automation), you’ll receive a competitive total remuneration package within a stable and growing technical organisation. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive a comprehensive package of fringe benefits and plenty of scope for your personal development.

• A competitive gross monthly salary commensurate with your knowledge and experience.
• Company car.
• Meal vouchers.
• Eco-vouchers.
• Group insurance.
• Hospitalisation insurance.
• Insurance guaranteed income.
• 32 days of leave.
• iPhone.
• Opportunities for training, personal development and career progression.
• Social and sporting activities.
• A varied role within a multidisciplinary technical environment, drawing on expertise in areas including automation, electrical engineering and electromechanics.