ABOUT THIS JOB OPENING

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you are responsible for developing improvement proposals that can be directly applied within your customers' production environment. You actively engage in dialogue to gain a clear understanding of their wishes and needs, and then investigate which solutions are most feasible from a technical and operational perspective. You will play a key role between the customer and the internal organization, including the sales and technical departments. You will develop proposals in which you clearly and convincingly set out your vision, ideas, and proposed solutions at the concept level.

With your technical knowledge and analytical insight, you know how to take structured steps in the process. You engage the customer in your way of thinking, stimulate them by clearly identifying bottlenecks, and translate their question into a well-considered, high-quality solution.
You are an essential link between the customer, sales, and technology. You focus on the specific requirements and wishes of the customer and demonstrate a driven, solution-oriented attitude. You get energy from tackling and solving complex technical issues.

Tasks & Responsibilities
• Analyzing customer requests and translating them into a suitable, technically feasible solution.
• Devising solutions that fully meet customer requirements, in close collaboration with the customer and the Sales Manager.
• Preparing a concept layout in collaboration with the engineering department.
• Developing quotations with complete and accurate product information, specifications, and cost calculations.
• Documenting the conceptual solution and all necessary documentation for the start of the project.
• Monitoring the sales process in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing and accurately documenting reports.
• Performing competitive analyses, benchmarking sales strategies, and identifying best practices.
• Continuously improving processes, proactively identifying and implementing optimizations.

job requirements • MBO+ / HBO working and thinking level, preferably with a technical background.
• 5–10 years of relevant work experience in a similar office or technical sales position.
• Demonstrable experience with quotation processes within a technical environment.
• You are excellent at reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience with CAD systems (including AutoCAD).
• Familiar with project-based working and the associated structures and processes.
• Strong eye for quality, accuracy, and technical feasibility.
• Commercial mindset, collaborative, and strong communication skills.
• Excellent command of English and French; command of Dutch is an advantage.

What do we offer?
A versatile full-time position with many international contacts and varied tasks. You will be working in a professional company with enthusiastic, skilled colleagues and excellent primary and secondary employment conditions.