Job Description

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Colas Rail Netherlands is looking for a Sales Engineer who reports to Sales Manager.

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The Sales Engineer supports Sales Manager in selling technology solutions/services to prospects and existing customers. He/she understands technical aspects of the product/projects and explains them to our clients.

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Activities

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Specifically, Sales Engineer is responsible for the following tasks:

• Together with Sales Manager, act as the company's point of contact for all sales activities;
• Support business development activities and ensures local implementation according to the company strategy;
• Preparing and developing technical presentations to explain our company's products/services to clients;
• Generating high-quality sales leads, following up after initial contact, securing and renewing orders/projects, negotiating prices and completing sales;
• Helping customers who have problems with installed products and recommending improved or upgraded materials and products;
• Contribute on purchasing new products;
• Support the quotation process for projects, the delivery of the products and the invoicing of the orders in collaboration with the administration team;
• Support on contract management activities with suppliers and contribute on contracts/terms and conditions negotiation with the support of the Legal team;
• Contribute on preparing the monthly financial report which includes cost level and forecast of sales activities;
• Raise awareness of the company’s social responsibility commitments through specific initiatives.

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Requirements and Experiences

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• Educational background in technical field (preferably in electrical);
• 1-2 years of experience in sales within technological infrastructures industry;
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluent in Dutch and English languages;
• Excellent presentation and creativity skills;
• Flexible, willing to learn and teamwork approach.