Technical Sales Engineer

Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development:

• Identify, develop, and manage new business opportunities within processing, packaging, and manufacturing industries.
• Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and technical pitches tailored to client needs.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales proposals, quotations, and RFQ responses.
• Achieve sales targets and increase market share for the organization’s product portfolio.

Technical Support & Advisory:

• Provide expert technical guidance on machinery, equipment, and industrial solutions offered by the company.
• Assess client requirements and recommend suitable products, configurations, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure accurate technical documentation and customized solutions.
• Resolve technical inquiries and provide troubleshooting support to clients when required.

Client Relationship Management:

• Maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
• Plan and conduct regular client visits, follow-ups, and after-sales engagements.
• Gather customer feedback to support product improvement and innovation efforts.

Market Research & Reporting:

• Monitor industry trends, competitors, pricing strategies, and technological advancements.
• Provide periodic reports on sales performance, pipeline status, client activities, and market intelligence.
• Offer insights and recommendations to management regarding new market opportunities and product positioning.

Coordination & Collaboration:

• Work closely with installation, service, and engineering teams to deliver seamless project execution.
• Support marketing teams with technical content for brochures, exhibitions, and promotional campaigns.
• Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to promote products and engage prospects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years hands-on experience as a Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar role within the processing, packaging, or manufacturing equipment industry.
• Proven track record of delivering sales results in industrial machinery or automation solutions.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial machinery, automation systems, packaging lines, and production processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and customer-focused approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Ability to travel frequently for client visits, demonstrations, and project supervision.
• The ability to speak French is an added advantage.
• Technically inclined with strong commercial awareness.
• Self-driven, confident, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility with clients.
• Result-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• Young and agile.
• Must not be Older than 32 years of age.