Sales Engineer - Power Plant Solutions

FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Sales Engineer – Power Plant Solutions

Location :  Remote – Italy based

Salary :  €65 000 – €80 000 + Bonus

: 768FR

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Our client is a global leader in delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-performance engineering solutions to industrial sectors including power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, refining, and chemical manufacturing. Working in close partnership with clients, they design and implement tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

Main Duties

As a Sales Engineer – Power Plant Solutions, you will combine technical expertise with project management responsibility, coordinating engineered solutions and on-site services for power plants, refineries, oil & gas facilities, and chemical plants. Acting as a trusted technical consultant within your assigned territory, you will collaborate closely with Sales Managers to develop and grow both existing and new projects. Reporting to the European Sales Manager, you will be responsible for solution development, project delivery, and technician coordination to ensure successful implementation and long-term customer satisfaction.

The Role

Act as a technical consultant for clients within power generation, refining, oil & gas, and chemical industries

Manage and develop existing accounts while actively pursuing new business opportunities in Italy

Build strong client relationships by understanding technical, operational, and project-specific requirements

Collaborate with Sales Managers to develop sales strategies, technical proposals, and client presentations

Work closely with engineering and R&D teams to design compliant, industry-standard solutions

Prepare detailed technical proposals, including scope of work, timelines, and cost estimates

Support pricing strategies and participate in contract negotiations to meet client and business objectives

Oversee project execution from proposal stage through installation and post-project support

Coordinate on-site technician deployment, ensuring quality standards, safety compliance, and timely delivery

Act as the main point of contact for clients and field technicians, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution

Provide ongoing technical support and optimization to maximize system performance and customer satisfaction

Liaise between customers and internal technical teams to address challenges and recommend improvements

Conduct follow-up visits to ensure solutions meet client expectations and performance targets

Monitor industry trends, market developments, and regulatory requirements

Support Sales Directors in identifying new market opportunities and expansion strategies

Contribute to go-to-market initiatives to strengthen competitive positioning and drive business growth

The Candidate

Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken);
French language skills are an advantage

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Proven experience in sales engineering, technical consulting, or project management, ideally within power generation or heavy industry

Strong technical knowledge of power generation systems, combined cycle gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, refining, or chemical processes

Experience managing full project life cycles, including technician coordination, on-site support, and schedule adherence

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to lead on-site technical teams

Willingness to travel within the assigned European territory, with occasional overseas travels

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