Sales Engineer (Industrial Technology)

JN Recruitment; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Recruitment is seeking a Sales Engineer for a leading international air technology provider to own the Dutch market and grow key accounts. You will combine technical know-how with commercial drive, visit customer sites, prepare offers, and coordinate with engineering and project teams to close deals.

This hybrid role requires fluency in Dutch and English, willingness to travel 2–3 days per week in the Netherlands and occasional trips to Belgium, and a technical diploma in mechanical or

Qualifications

• Commercial mindset with a technical focus.
• Experience in industrial or B2B environments is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and contribute to solution calculations.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company, promoting air technology solutions in the Dutch market.
• Develop new business while growing existing customer relationships.
• Visit client sites to assess needs and gather technical details.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management to define technical offers.
• Prepare offers, manage follow-ups, and close deals.
• Support smooth project handover to engineers during execution.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide post-sale support.
• Report to Sales Manager and coordinate with HQ teams.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Technical affinity

Read drawings

Dutch language

English language

Education

MBO/HBO in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

A leading international provider of industrial air technology, offering innovative solutions in dust extraction, filtration, ventilation, and pneumatic conveying. With over a century of engineering experience, the company supports industries such as food, wood, metal, and chemicals — helping customers maintain clean, safe, and energy-efficient production environments.

To support ongoing growth, the company is hiring a Sales Engineer to manage and grow existing accounts while expanding its presence in the Dutch market. If you enjoy combining technical know-how with commercial insight, this could be an exciting next step in your career.

The role

• Represent the company, promoting the full range of air technology solutions (ventilation, dust extraction, pneumatic conveying, cooling, etc.) in the Dutch market.
• Develop new business while maintaining and growing existing customer relationships.
• Visit client sites to assess needs, gather technical details, and identify project requirements.
• Collaborate with internal technical departments (engineering, project management) to define and calculate technical offers.
• Prepare and present offers, manage follow-ups, and close deals.
• Support smooth project handover to engineers and assist where needed during execution.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide post-sale support when necessary.
• Report to the Sales Manager and coordinate with local and French HQ teams.

About you

• Commercially driven with a strong technical affinity.
• Experience in industrial or B2B environments; familiarity with air technology is a strong advantage.
• Able to read technical drawings and contribute to solution calculations.
• Holds a technical diploma/degree (e.g. MBO/HBO in mechanical or industrial engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.
• Willing to travel ~2–3 days per week across the Netherlands and once per month to Belgium.
• Proactive, hands‑on team player with a strong focus on results, relationships, and problem‑solving, comfortable working independently and in an international environment.

What's in it for you?

• Take ownership of the Dutch market and bring it’s full potential - a unique chance to make a real impact.
• Enjoy a diverse, hybrid role combining technical know-how with commercial responsibility.
• Join a supportive, close‑knit team that values collaboration, initiative, and flexibility.
• Be part of a leading company known for its deep technical expertise, in‑house design, and commitment to high‑quality solutions.
• Work alongside a diverse team of experts from different backgrounds and disciplines, offering you

a rich learning environment and the chance to broaden your perspective.

• Grow your career with excellent long‑term advancement opportunities - both vertically and horizontally within the organisation.

Sounds interesting?