TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER – MODULES, EUROPE (m/f/d)

Canadian Solar; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar in Madrid or Munich is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join the engineering team, providing in-house technical advice to Sales Managers and high-quality technical support to customers.

This role focuses on the technical aspects of solar modules, with no direct sales responsibilities, and requires a degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years of PV experience, and strong English; German is a plus. The position is onsite, 12-month contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Master’s degree a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the photovoltaic or renewable energy industry.
• Proven experience with utility-scale supplier agreements.
• Experience working with technical advisors and certification bodies is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to technical customer inquiries on technical sales topics to ensure customer satisfaction; support Sales in Europe on all technical aspects.
• Assist Sales in negotiation and drafting of technical annexes of sales contracts.
• Support sales activities by composing and designing technical marketing materials.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, Sales Managers and technical stakeholders.
• Provide periodic product training for customers and the Sales team.
• Collaborate with Europe and HQ teams to ensure smooth operation of Customer Service and Sales functions.
• Standardize processes and tools to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

English fluency

German language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

As a Technical Sales Engineer for our Solar Modules, you will be part of a talented engineering team providing in-house technical advice and support to our Sales Managers, as well as high-quality technical support to our customers.

The role focuses on the technical aspects of our modules, working closely with Sales Managers and customers to address technical questions and requirements. This is a technical support role with no direct sales responsibilities.

**12 month contract with an option to extend or be taken over**

Main responsibilities

• Analyzing and responding to technical customer inquiries on technical sales topics to ensure highest customer satisfaction at all times; supporting Sales in Europe in all technical aspects.
• Supporting the Sales team in the negotiation and drafting of technical annexes of sales contracts.
• Supporting sales activities by composing and designing technical marketing materials.
• Creating trusted professional relationships with customers, Sales Managers and technical stakeholders in the market
• Providing periodic product training for both customers and the Sales team.
• Collaborating with Europe and HQ, Sales Management, Product Management and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth operation and development of the Customer Service and Sales functions.
• Standardizing processes and tools to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or comparable; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the photovoltaic (PV) or renewable energy industry.
• Proven experience with utility-scale supplier agreements is essential.
• Experience working with technical advisors and certification bodies, from either the customer or supplier perspective, is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and other languages, specifically German are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Results-driven approach with a positive and proactive can-do attitude.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret sales performance and market trend information.
• Ability to successfully manage complex contractual negotiations involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels.Structured work approach, resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• High reliability, flexibility and willingness/ability to travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong negotiation skills combined with high customer orientation.
• Teamwork, communication and intercultural skills.

Location

• Madrid or Munich (onsite)

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