Sales Engineer

E659 Sulzer Pumps Middle East FZCO; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our Water business in Istanbul, Turkey. You will combine your engineering insight with sales acumen to support customers through the sales cycle and develop technically feasible, value-driven solutions.

You will collaborate with customers, partners, and internal teams to strengthen our market position in metal and mining applications. This full-time role offers an international environment, career development, and exposure to a broad portfolio of

Qualifications

• A university degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in technical sales or sales engineering.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Support the development of customized solutions based on customer needs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to confirm the technical feasibility of proposals.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely technical support.
• Build and develop relationships with existing customers and local partners.
• Support sales activities, with a strong focus on metal and mining industry.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in CRM systems.

Skills

Sales engineering

CRM tools

Technical sales

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

About the role

We are looking for a Sales Engineer to join our Water business in Istanbul, Turkey. In this role, you will combine your interest in technology and sales to provide technical support throughout the sales process and help develop solutions that meet customer requirements. You will work closely with customers, local partners, sales colleagues, and engineering teams, with a particular focus on opportunities within the metal and mining industry. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your commercial and technical capabilities in an international engineering organization.

What you will do:

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Support the development of customized solutions based on customer needs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to confirm the technical feasibility of proposals.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely technical support.
• Build and develop relationships with existing customers and local partners.
• Support sales activities, with a strong focus on the metal and mining industry.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in relevant CRM systems.

What you need to succeed:

• A university degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or a sales support role.
• Strong interest in technology, engineering solutions, and customer-facing sales.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Fluency in English and the local language.
• A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting customers in the metal, mining, water, industrial, or rotating equipment sectors.
• Experience working with engineering teams and preparing technical and commercial proposals.

What we offer you

• A full-time position in an experienced and international team.
• A collaborative and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to develop your technical and commercial expertise.
• Career development within a solid and well-established international engineering company.
• The opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization focused on continuous transformation and improvement.
• Benefits provided in accordance with local requirements and company policy.

Office location: Istanbul, Turkey.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.