Senior Automotive Solutions Architect & Growth Hunter (Hybrid)

IAV S.A.S.U.; Guyancourt; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

IAV France is expanding its automotive business in France and seeks a Senior Technical Sales Engineer to drive growth with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and technology partners. You will combine engineering credibility with sales acumen to identify opportunities, define solutions, and close deals.

Ideally, you have a strong background in powertrain, electrified systems, batteries, and digital engineering, plus experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver technically sound, commercially

Qualifications

• Degree in automotive, mechanical, electrical, electronics, mechatronics, software, or a comparable engineering discipline.
• 8–15 years of experience in automotive engineering, technical sales, or business development.
• Proven success in developing business with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or engineering/tech organizations.
• Fluent French and professional English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, technology companies, and mobility players.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline through prospecting, customer visits, networking, and disciplined follow-up.
• Translate customer challenges into compelling engineering, development, testing, and consulting solutions.
• Lead the sales process from initial contact and needs analysis through proposal preparation, negotiation, closing, and account development.
• Position IAV's expertise across powertrain, electrified systems, battery, SDV, ADAS/AD, vehicle integration, simulation, testing, and digital engineering.
• Coordinate with technical experts, project teams, and management to develop competitive, technically sound, and commercially viable offers.
• Strengthen visibility and influence through industry events, associations, clusters, and partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, customer priorities, competitors, and emerging technologies to shape the automotive sales roadmap.

Skills

Hunter mentality

French fluent

English professional

German (advantage)

Education

Engineering degree (automotive, mechanical, electrical, electronics, mechatronics, software)

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

IAV France is expanding its automotive business in France and seeks a Senior Technical Sales Engineer to drive growth with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and technology partners. You will combine engineering credibility with sales acumen to identify opportunities, define solutions, and close deals.

Ideally, you have a strong background in powertrain, electrified systems, batteries, and digital engineering, plus experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver technically sound, commercially