Inside Sales Engineer

Yokogawa; Turbigo; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance incentives

Excellent pension scheme and generous holidays

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Inclusive, international working environment

Health, wellness, and travel benefits

Strong focus on work‑life balance

Job summary

Yokogawa seeks an Inside Sales Engineer in Turbigo, Italy. This role involves bridging technology solutions with customer needs, delivering proposals, and driving business opportunities within industrial automation. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, strong analytical skills, and fluency in Italian and English. The position offers competitive salary, performance incentives, and a supportive learning environment, all within a diverse international team.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales engineering or technical sales within industrial automation.
• Ability to engage customers as a trusted advisor.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Italy.

Skills

Strong analytical and solution design capabilities

Fluent communication skills in Italian and English

Customer‑centric mindset and willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Knowledge of process control, instrumentation, and industrial software

Job description

Inside Sales Engineer SYS– Yokogawa Italy

Purpose of the Role

As an Inside Sales Engineer (Proposal Engineer) at Yokogawa Italy, Milan based, you are the vital link between our advanced technology portfolio and the complex needs of our industrial customers. Guided by our founding philosophy—earning respect through quality, not just profit—you will design, explain, and deliver automation solutions that embody monozukuri (the art of making things) and support long‑term customer success.

A Day in Your Life

Your role is dynamic and customer‑facing, blending technical depth with commercial insight. You may collaborate with engineering teams to refine proposals in the morning, present tailored solutions to customers later in the day, and visit industrial sites across Italy to assess challenges firsthand. You will continuously analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and build lasting stakeholder relationships.

• Translating complex technical requirements into clear, compelling proposals
• Keeping pace with rapidly evolving industrial automation technologies (DCS, PLC, SCADA and Digital Solutions, with special focus on DCS and Digital Solutions)
• Balancing ambitious sales targets with Yokogawa’s high standards of quality and craftsmanship
• Communicating long‑term value and ROI in competitive markets
• Proactively identifying growth opportunities within the Italian industrial landscape

At Yokogawa, kaizen (continuous improvement) is more than a principle—it is a way of working. You will benefit from structured training programs, mentorship, and exposure to diverse industries. Career paths include senior sales engineering, technical specialist roles, or leadership positions within our commercial teams, supported by a truly global organization.

Team & Culture

You will join the Proposal Sales & O.H. team in Italy—collaborative, knowledgeable, and customer‑driven. Our culture blends Japanese engineering discipline with an inclusive, modern European mindset. We value respect, ownership, integrity, and teamwork, while encouraging people to share ideas and grow together.

Who You Are

You have a strong technical background and the confidence to engage customers as a trusted advisor. You are analytical, proactive, and detail‑oriented, yet commercially minded. Collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning come naturally to you—and your approach reflects Yokogawa’s heritage of precision and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and technical specifications
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and service teams
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Italy
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers
• Monitor industry, competitor, and technology trends

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Experience in sales engineering or technical sales within industrial automation
• Knowledge of process control, instrumentation, and industrial software
• Fluent communication skills in Italian and English
• Strong analytical and solution design capabilities
• Customer‑centric mindset and willingness to travel

Why Join Yokogawa Now

You will be part of a company with over a century of innovation, contributing directly to the energy transition, digitalization, and sustainable industry. This role offers the opportunity to combine tradition with cutting‑edge technology and make a real impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Excellent pension scheme and generous holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Inclusive, international working environment
• Health, wellness, and travel benefits
• Strong focus on work‑life balance

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly values diversity. With colleagues from 55+ countries globally, we foster an environment where everyone can belong, contribute, and succeed.

Interested or being referred?

Speak with your Yokogawa connection or contact our recruiter to learn more.