Camfil is a global leader in premium clean air solutions. We provide innovative products and services that protect people, processes and the environment while contributing to sustainable business performance.
We are looking for a Sales Engineer to drive the growth of Camfil's Air Pollution Control (APC) and Molecular Contamination Control (MCC) business in Belgium. With a strong focus on new business development, you will identify and develop opportunities across industrial markets, combining project sales, aftermarket growth and technical market development.
As Sales Engineer APC & MCC, your primary mission is to accelerate the growth of Camfil's Air Pollution Control (APC) and Molecular Contamination Control (MCC) business across Belgium.
You focus on creating new business opportunities, developing new customer relationships and expanding Camfil's presence in selected industrial markets. The role encompasses both foremarket opportunities, including new projects, specifications and system solutions, and aftermarket activities, including replacement filters, filter media, retrofit solutions and related services.
In addition to business development, you act as the APC and MCC specialist within the Belgian sales organization. You support customers and colleagues with technical expertise, application knowledge and solution development, helping translate customer requirements into practical and value-driven filtration solutions.
Working closely with industrial end users, engineering firms, consultants, contractors and OEMs, you help customers address air pollution control and molecular contamination challenges through solutions that improve process performance, environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
You collaborate closely with internal specialists, engineering teams and manufacturing sites to support projects throughout the entire sales cycle, from opportunity identification and technical evaluation through solution development, quotation and project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the growth of Camfil's APC and MCC business across Belgium through proactive business development, customer acquisition and market development activities.
- Build relationships with industrial end users, engineering companies, consultants, contractors and OEMs to identify new project and aftermarket opportunities.
- Act as the APC and MCC specialist within the Belgian sales organization, providing technical expertise, market insights and solution support.
- Analyze customer processes, operating conditions and technical requirements, translating these into practical filtration solutions and project opportunities.
- Support customers and colleagues with technical consultations, application know-how and system recommendations throughout the sales cycle.
- Collaborate with sales colleagues to identify, develop and realize APC and MCC opportunities across targeted industries and applications.
- Deliver technical consultations, presentations and solution recommendations that address customer challenges and create measurable customer value.
- Build a pipeline of both foremarket and aftermarket opportunities, ranging from new industrial projects and system specifications to replacement filters, filter media, upgrades and service-related solutions.
- Collaborate with international Camfil specialists and engineering teams to develop customer-focused solutions and support project execution.
- Monitor market developments, industry trends and emerging applications to identify new business opportunities and support the continued growth of APC and MCC in Belgium.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities while contributing to strategic growth initiatives, forecasting activities and market intelligence.
- Support customers in improving operational performance, environmental compliance and Total Cost of Ownership through innovative filtration solutions.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Process Technology, Chemistry, Industrial Sciences or equivalent through experience.
- Proven experience in technical B2B sales, business development or project sales within industrial markets.
- 5+ years of experience with filtration, ventilation, environmental technologies, process equipment, HVAC or related technical solutions is an asset.
- Fluent in Dutch, French and English.
- Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities and build long-term customer relationships.
- Strong technical aptitude with a solid understanding of industrial processes, applications and engineering principles. Confident in discussing process flows, air handling systems, filtration technologies and industrial applications with customers and technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex customer requirements into practical, technically sound solutions. Ability to interpret technical specifications, understand engineering requirements and contribute to the development of tailored technical solutions.
- Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-building skills. Able to work effectively with customers, engineers, consultants, contractors and internal technical specialists.
- Solution-oriented mindset with a customer-focused approach.
- Strong commercial drive and proactive business development mindset, combined with a consultative, technically driven sales approach. Entrepreneurial and proactive approach to business development.
- Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Mobility:
- Field-based role, location can be flexible, preference to candidates based in the Brussels area due to occasional visits to the office (Zaventem).
- Willingness to travel throughout Belgium.
- Occasional international travel for training, customer visits and internal meetings.
What we offer:
- A key role within a growing international market leader in clean air solutions.
- The opportunity to drive the development of two strategic growth segments within Camfil Belgium.
- Extensive technical and commercial training.
- Collaboration with international experts, manufacturing facilities and business units.
- A competitive salary package including performance-based bonus.
- Company car, fuel card, laptop and smartphone.
- Group insurance and hospitalization insurance.
- Meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
- A flexible working environment with significant autonomy and responsibility.
- Long-term career opportunities within the Camfil Group.