Sales Engineer – CPI (Chemicals, Process & Industrials) (m/w/d)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork is seeking a hands-on Sales Engineer to support CPI sectors across the Benelux region. You will engage with customers on technical and commercial aspects, deliver demos, and collaborate with engineering, sales, and marketing to drive growth.

Key requirements include a technical engineering degree and 3–5 years in technical sales or a customer-facing role. Fluent English and activity in the Benelux region are essential, with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven technical sales experience and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong negotiation and opportunity development skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships across the Benelux region.
• Understand customer operations, technical needs, and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to tailor solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Deliver engaging demos and technical presentations that simplify complex technologies.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
• Prepare accurate, compelling proposals and quotations.
• Provide hands-on technical support, including product training for customers.
• Collaborate with marketing on targeted campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Travel throughout the region for customer visits, site assessments, and industry events.
• Keep CRM activities organized and up to date.
• Continuously develop your technical knowledge and stay curious.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer relationships

Presentation skills

CRM tools

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English fluent

Dutch or French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Sales Engineer - CPI (Chemicals, Process & Industrials) (m/w/d)

Ready to bring your technical know-how into a role where you can make real impact across the Chemicals, Process, and Industrials (CPI) sectors.

We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused Sales Engineer to join our team and help drive Rotork's growth across the Benelux region. You'll work with leading technologies, visit diverse customer sites, and play a key role in shaping a business that's on track to double in size within the next five years-create strong opportunities for long-term career development.

About the Role

In this position, you'll support customers across key CPI segments- including Data Centers, Marine, Pharma, and Food & Beverage- bringing technical insight, commercial awareness, and strong relationship-building skills. You'll collaborate across engineering, sales, and marketing while representing Rotork at customer sites, events, and industry meetings throughout the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships across the Benelux region.
• Understanding customer operations, technical needs, and long-term goals.
• Working closely with engineering teams to tailor solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Delivering engaging demos and technical presentations that simplify complex technologies.
• Tracking market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities early.
• Preparing accurate, compelling proposals and quotations.
• Providing hands-on technical support, including product training for customers.
• Collaborating with marketing on targeted campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Traveling throughout the region for customer visits, site assessments, and industry events.
• Keeping CRM activities organized and up to date.
• Continuously developing your technical knowledge and staying curious.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical sales or a comparable customer-facing technical role.
• Familiarity with CPI segments (e.g., Data Centers, Marine, Pharma, Food & Beverage).
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Commercial instincts, including negotiation and opportunity development.
• Confident communication and presentation skills.
• A track record of building long-term customer relationships.
• Analytical thinking paired with strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with CRM tools and Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English, plus Dutch or French (either language is great-much of the work will take place in Belgium).
• Already based in the Benelux region, holding an EU passport or valid work permit.
• Willingness to travel across the region.
• Self-driven, organized, and able to thrive in a team environment.
• Flexible, open-minded, and ready to adapt quickly.

Strong collaboration with the Sales Colleges in Germany, Product Management and Business Development.