Sales Engineer

VPInstruments; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Pension plan

Profit sharing

Remote 4 weeks/yr

Team events

Job summary

VPInstruments is seeking a Sales Engineer to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions for customers worldwide. You will build relationships, assess engineering requirements, and coordinate with R&D and sales to deliver compelling offerings.

We value cross‑functional collaboration, flexibility across time zones, and a results‑driven, self‑motivated mindset. A mechanical engineering background and strong English language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage).
• Two years of experience in technical sales or support engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to quickly learn and simplify complex technical products.
• Problem‑solving skills across software, mechanical, and electrical domains.
• Self‑motivated and organized.
• Flexible and adaptable to work across time zones when required.
• Pragmatic, independent, and results‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage the customer journey from engagement through order fulfilment and post‑sales support.
• Identify opportunities through inbound/outbound efforts, supported by CRM tools.
• Understand client needs and assess technical requirements; propose suitable solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical discussions with clients.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and follow‑ups to close deals.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, opportunities and interactions.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with field sales, R&D and other teams.
• Stay informed about product developments and industry trends to advise customers.

Skills

Fluent English

Technical sales experience

Industrial communication protocols

Learning agility

Multidisciplinary problem-solving

Self-motivated & organized

Time zone flexibility

Pragmatic & results-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Sales Engineer with a background in engineering to support our customers. This position is well suited for individuals who excel at building customer relationships, understanding technical requirements, and delivering effective solutions. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients, translating complex technical concepts into clear, practical solutions.

What we do

VPInstruments mission is to make the world a better and more sustainable place by eliminating industrial energy waste. We do this by developing, producing, and supplying instrumentation and monitoring software for compressed air and technical gases. Our products can be found in many industrial production plants, for example glass production, food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical plants, all over the world. We thrive on innovation and with our R&D department we work on improving our products and designing new state-of-the-art products, which we manufacture ourselves.

• Manage the customer journey – oversee the process from initial engagement through order fulfillment and post-sales support.
• Identify opportunities – work closely with the team to identify new sales opportunities through inbound and outbound efforts, supported by CRM tools.
• Understand client needs – assess technical requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Product demonstrations – conduct product presentations and technical discussions with prospective and existing clients.
• Proposal development – prepare quotations, proposals, and follow‑up communications to successfully close deals.
• CRM management – maintain accurate and up-to‑date records of leads, opportunities, and customer interactions.
• Cross‑functional collaboration – coordinate with field sales, R&D, and other teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Market awareness – stay informed about new product developments and industry trends to provide informed advice to customers.

What we would expect from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage).
• Two years of experience in technical sales or support engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to quickly learn and simplify complex technical products.
• Problem‑solving skills across software, mechanical, and electrical domains.
• Self‑motivated and organized.
• Flexible and adaptable to work across time zones when required.
• Pragmatic, independent, and results‑oriented.

What can you expect from us

A challenging job at an informal company. We are a close and young team of about 18 people. We like to challenge ourselves and be the best in what we do.

We value growth and thereby invest in your personal development. Team spirit and personal contact with colleagues is important, so therefore we have a 60-40% working-in-the-office and home‑arrangement. Additionally, you can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to four weeks per year. We lunch together, and you can expect regular team outings. We offer a competitive salary, 24 holidays + 4 ADV days with the possibility to purchase extra holidays, full travel expense reimbursement, a solid pension plan, a contribution towards sports activities, and a company‑wide profit‑sharing scheme. We’re committed to fostering a positive, flexible, and growth‑oriented work environment where you can thrive.