Technical Sales Engineer

Volvo Trucks; Gent; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Volvo Trucks in Gent is seeking a motivated Technical Sales Support professional. You will support sales organizations with technical expertise, design customized truck solutions, and ensure compliance and profitability.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. Join our global team to impact the transport industry positively.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in automotive technology and customer solutions.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical business solutions.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage (French, German or Dutch).

Responsabilités

• Support sales organizations with technical expertise across the Volvo Trucks product portfolio.
• Design customized truck solutions that meet specific customer requirements.
• Ensure proposed solutions are compliant and profitable.

Connaissances

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Description du poste

Overview

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next‑gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Why This Role Matters

Every customer has different needs. A construction company, a municipal fleet, a heavy‑haul operator and a distribution business all require different solutions. Your mission will be to transform those requirements into technically feasible, commercially competitive and profitable truck solutions that help customers succeed. You will not just support sales – you will be a trusted advisor and solution provider, influencing business outcomes across global markets.

What You Will Do

• Support sales organizations, dealers, and market companies with technical expertise across the Volvo Trucks product portfolio.
• Design customised truck solutions that meet specific customer and operational requirements.
• Perform feasibility studies, technical investigations, and cost quotations.
• Drive customer adaptation solutions in collaboration with engineering, product development, production sites, and body‑builders.
• Ensure that proposed solutions are compliant, feasible, profitable, and aligned with Volvo Trucks standards.
• Contribute to concept development that reduces lead times, increases flexibility, and improves customer value.
• Capture market trends and customer insights and translate them into recommendations for future product development.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

Global Impact

You will work with customers, dealers and colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cultures and applications.

End‑to‑End Perspective

From customer requirements to production and delivery you will be involved throughout the value chain, collaborating closely with sales, engineering, manufacturing and product management.

Continuous Learning

Technology is evolving rapidly. Electromobility, connectivity, automation and customer adaptations are transforming our industry. You will continuously develop your technical expertise while expanding your understanding of global transport solutions.

Visible Business Impact

The solutions you create will directly contribute to customer success, operational excellence and Volvo Trucks’ competitiveness in the market.

Who You Are

You are naturally curious, customer‑focused and motivated by solving technical challenges.

You Likely Have

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• A strong interest in automotive technology and customer solutions.
• The ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical business solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• A structured and detail‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage (French, German or Dutch).
• A genuine desire to make customers successful.

Who We Are

Technical Sales Support is part of Truck Sales Operations within Volvo Trucks. We are a highly skilled and collaborative team located in both Göteborg and Ghent, working closely with markets, production sites, product development and sales organisations worldwide.

Join Us and Make a Difference

At Volvo Trucks you’ll be part of a global team driven by Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success. You’ll work with talented colleagues, exciting technologies and customers who rely on your expertise to keep the world moving.