Technical Sales Engineer - New Equipment - France (m/f/d)

Uhlmann FRANCE

Guyancourt

Hybrid

EUR 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global leader in packaging equipment is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to manage and grow a portfolio of pharmaceutical industry clients. The role involves developing relationships, identifying projects, and managing sales cycles. Candidates should have a degree in sales or technical fields, experience selling technical equipment, and be fluent in English. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company SUV and health insurance.

Qualifications

Proven experience as Technical Salesperson, Sales Engineer, or Account Manager in selling technical equipment.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
Mobility required (2–3 days/week).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical industry clients.
Identify and qualify industrial projects for high-end packaging equipment lines.
Manage medium-to-long-term sales cycles from project identification to delivery.
Collaborate with teams in France and Germany.
Ensure accurate reporting of information in SAP and Salesforce.
Plan and organize client visits effectively.

Skills

Strong technical interest

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Proactive planning

Team-oriented

Versatile

Adaptable

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in sales and/or technical fields

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer - New Equipment - France (m/f/d)

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At Uhlmann, we are a global leader in the design and marketing of complex, high‑end packaging equipment lines and associated services, primarily for the pharmaceutical industry. With 75 years of experience, €400 million in revenue (85% from exports), 2,500 employees, and 11 subsidiaries worldwide, we combine innovation and reliability to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Our French subsidiary, based in Guyancourt, is a small, dynamic and rapidly growing team founded in 1989.

Unbox your future - your Mission

In this role you'll be responsible for driving commercial development in the French market. Working from your home office, ideally near Rennes, Nantes, Lille, or Strasbourg, you will manage and grow a portfolio of pharmaceutical industry clients. Your mission is to identify industrial projects for standard or customized equipment tailored to the specific needs of your contacts.

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Develop and maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical industry clients
Identify and qualify industrial projects for high‑end packaging equipment lines
Manage medium‑to‑long‑term sales cycles, from project identification to equipment delivery
Collaborate closely with a dynamic team in France (technicians, salespeople, assistants) and Germany (design office, technicians, project managers)
Ensure accurate reporting of all relevant information in SAP and Salesforce
Plan and organize client visits effectively

Unbox your assets - your profil

Degree in sales and/or technical fields
Proven experience as Technical Salesperson, Sales Engineer, or Account Manager in selling technical equipment (e.g., machine tools, industrial subassemblies), ideally to the pharmaceutical industry
Strong technical interest, interpersonal skills, and commitment to commercial development
Analytical and organizational skills; autonomous and proactive in planning
Team‑oriented, versatile, and adaptable to a human‑sized company environment
Fluent in English; mobility required (2–3 days/week)
Proficient in computer tools (SAP, Salesforce)

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