Technical Sales Consultant

Vallum Associates; Freiburg im Breisgau; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to work internationally

Résumé du poste

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a Technical Sales Manager for the water technology sector. This hybrid role involves managing complex sales cycles, supporting technical proposals, and building relationships with industrial clients. Candidates should have a relevant technical degree, experience selling engineered solutions, and be fluent in German and English. Opportunities for professional development in a growing sector are included.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical discipline like Environmental, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• Experience in sales of technical or engineered products, ideally related to water treatment.
• Confident in developing solution-based proposals.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and analytical approach.
• Fluent German and English.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.

Responsabilités

• Develop new business opportunities with industrial clients and distribution partners.
• Manage the technical sales process from enquiry to contract negotiation.
• Build relationships with existing customers and key accounts.
• Work with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into solutions.
• Prepare and submit technical proposals and project tenders.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Contribute to sales strategies and market expansion plans.
• Deliver technical presentations and represent the business at industry events and trade exhibitions.

Connaissances

Selling technically complex equipment

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Relationship management

Analytical approach

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Engineering collaboration

Formation

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Process Engineering

Description du poste

Job Title: Technical Sales Manager – Water Technology

Location: Germany (Hybrid / Travel Required)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Opportunity

An established engineering and technology business within the industrial water sector is looking to appoint a Technical Sales Manager to support continued growth across European markets.

This position will suit someone with experience selling technically complex equipment or engineered solutions, particularly within water treatment, industrial process systems, or related environmental technologies.

The successful individual will be responsible for developing new business, managing distributor relationships and supporting technically detailed proposals for industrial customers across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities with industrial clients and distribution partners
• Manage the full technical sales process, from enquiry and proposal development through to contract negotiation
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers, partners and key accounts
• Work closely with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions
• Support the preparation and submission of technical proposals and project tenders
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities within the industrial water technology market
• Contribute to the development of sales strategies and market expansion plans
• Deliver technical presentations and represent the business at industry events and trade exhibitions

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar technical discipline
• Experience selling technical or engineered products, ideally related to water treatment, filtration, process systems or environmental technologies
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage complex sales cycles
• Confident working with technical teams to develop solution-based proposals
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive and analytical approach
• Fluent German and English
• Comfortable travelling for client meetings and industry events

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established engineering organisation operating internationally
• A technically interesting role working with industrial customers and complex engineered solutions
• Professional development opportunities within a growing sector