Sales Engineer

Flowserve; Guyancourt; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve France is seeking a Sales Engineer to develop and maintain relationships with key customers and trade organizations in the region. You will understand purchase agreements, align with regional sales objectives, and coordinate with internal and channel partners to improve selling effectiveness.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of rotating pumps and seals, solid communication skills, and the ability to manage proposals, deliveries, and warranty claims while collaborating with

Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree in relevant field
• 5-7 years relevant experience preferred
• Experience in sales of rotating equipment is a plus
• Knowledge of API 610 Standard is beneficial
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead meetings and follow-up actions

Responsibilities

• Drive bookings levels to meet/exceed assigned bookings goal
• Maintain regular communication with key customers in the area
• Develop and implement marketing plans aligned with regional sales objectives
• Serve customers as primary contact for all business dealings
• Educate customers on product features and uses using marketing materials
• Collaborate with application engineers, customer service, and manufacturing
• Knowledge of rotating pumps, mechanical seals and related equipment
• Demonstrate product demos, presentations, and business writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Maintain organized records: reports, quotes, status, actuals, expenses
• Discuss ROI and financial aspects to support solution selling
• Work independently and communicate effectively

Skills

Sales experience

Rotating equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Technical product knowledge

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

BS or BA Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview:

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Role Summary:

As a Sales Engineer, you are responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with key customers and trade organizations, understanding and solidifying purchase agreements, customer alliances and market trends. You will also develop a keen understanding of Flowserve operations to enhance selling effectiveness and coordinate selling efforts with other internal and 3rd party selling channel partners.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Drive bookings levels to meet and/or exceed assigned bookings goal

• Maintain regular, planned communication with key customers in the area you support

• Develop and implement marketing plans aligned with regional sales objectives to support organizational goals

• Serve customers as a primary contact for all business dealings, ensuring all customer concerns are being addressed including proposals, deliveries, repairs, quality, warranty claims, etc.

• Educate customers on the quality, features and uses of our products through the full use of the company’s marketing materials

• Collaborate with application engineers, customer service, and manufacturing to ensure customers’ needs are met

• Knowledge of the design and operational requirements of rotating pumps, mechanical seals and related equipment

• Skilled at product demonstrations, presentations and business writing

• Proficient in technology such as Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

• Maintain organized records, including regular reports, quotes, status, actuals, expenses, etc

• Demonstrate financial acumen to discuss business decisions, particularly return on investment in support of solution selling

• Able to work independently, efficiently and communicate productively with others

• Some physical activity required, such as walking large customer sites, lifting at least 50 lbs, and ascending/descending ladders and staircases in multi-story facilities

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Sales experience with rotating equipment such as vales.

• Experience in the oil & gas, power, paper and chemical industries, including familiarity with API 610 Standard

• Training in sales techniques, negotiations and business finance

• Demonstrated skills in leading meetings, including setting agendas, preparing, facilitating discussions and assigning follow-up activities

• Ability to lead root cause failure analysis and communicate results

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Project management experience is a plus

• BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 5-7 years relevant experience

Req ID : R-21342

Job Family Group : Sales

Job Family : SA Sales

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