European Sales Engineer — Technical Solutions & Growth

Carrier; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Job summary

Carrier's Sensitech division is seeking a Sales Engineer to provide technical expertise, solution design, and pre-sales support across Europe. You will work with customers, distributors, and internal teams to translate requirements into practical, cost‑effective solutions.

The role requires travel about 40%, fluency in German and Italian, strong English communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Discipline, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in sales engineering, solution architecture, technical sales support, project coordination, or a related field.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate customer requirements into practical solutions.
• Fluency in German and Italian is required.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across functions.
• Proficiency with standard business applications and CRM tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Europe, approximately 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales teams to identify customer requirements and develop technical solutions that align with commercial objectives.
• Support the achievement of sales and growth targets by providing pre‑sales technical expertise and application support.
• Serve as a key technical resource for distributors, helping to build capability, strengthen relationships, and drive market development within the assigned territory.
• Maintain regular engagement with key distributors and channel partners to support opportunity development, customer retention, and business growth.
• Participate in customer meetings, site assessments, technical presentations, and solution discussions to support business development activities.
• Assist in the design, specification, and configuration of Sensitech products and services for customer applications.
• Prepare technical proposals, drawings, calculations, and supporting documentation as required.
• Collaborate with customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders to ensure solutions meet operational, technical, and commercial requirements.
• Support project planning activities, including equipment selection, material requirements, and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate with project management, operations, and service teams to facilitate successful project execution.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and provide recommendations to support project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support commissioning, start‑up, and handover activities where required.
• Deliver technical training and product knowledge support to customers, distributors, and sales colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, project activities, and customer interactions within company systems, including CRM tools.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to support business planning and opportunity identification.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer experience.

Skills

Sales engineering

Solution architecture

Technical sales support

Project coordination

German & Italian

English proficiency

CRM tools

Travel readiness

Customer-facing

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/Tech field

Job description

Carrier's Sensitech division is seeking a Sales Engineer to provide technical expertise, solution design, and pre-sales support across Europe. You will work with customers, distributors, and internal teams to translate requirements into practical, cost‑effective solutions.

The role requires travel about 40%, fluency in German and Italian, strong English communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.