CareerPlan

Technical sales engineer automation

Merelbeke, GentFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-10-29

Core

Technical sales engineer acting as the technical counterpart for industrial clients, translating automation challenges into concrete solutions and building long-term relationships.

Role type

Technical sales engineer (automation)

Builds

Custom automation solutions and technical-commercial proposals for industrial clients

Domain

Industrial automation, electromechanics, electrical engineering

Required skills

Technical understanding of automation/electromechanics, commercial acumen, negotiation, proposal calculation, project tracking, technical document interpretation (schematics, P&IDs, architectural plans), multilingual communication (Dutch, English, French)

Preferred skills

Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field, driving license (B)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with existing clients and prospect for new opportunities, advise clients on future automation projects, translate needs into technical concepts, prepare and negotiate technical-commercial quotes, support clients during execution, analyze project results financially, collaborate with sales, engineering, and project management, contribute to commercial strategy and new market opportunities