Sales Engineer
Applied Open · verified Oct 18, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Applied. Guyancourt · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €59,750–€97,925 across France.
Applied has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Build bookings by staying in planned contact with customers and developing key account relationships
- Create regional marketing plans that support sales targets, then explain product features and uses to customers
- Handle customer business needs from proposals and deliveries to repairs, quality issues and warranty claims
- Coordinate with application engineering, customer service, manufacturing and selling partners to resolve customer needs
- Track quotes, expenses and sales results, and discuss solution value through return-on-investment analysis
What you bring
- A relevant bachelor's degree and five to seven years of related experience
- You understand how valves and related equipment are designed and used
- You can demonstrate products, present clearly and produce business writing
- You can work independently, use Microsoft Office tools and discuss financial trade-offs
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who combines customer-facing sales with technical knowledge of valves or related equipment. You’ll need to walk customer sites, lift at least fifty pounds and use ladders or stairs in multi-story facilities. The role is based in Guyancourt, France.
From the employer
Role Summary:
As a Sales Engineer, you are responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with key customers and trade organizations, understanding and solidifying purchase agreements, customer alliances and market trends. You will also develop a keen understanding of Flowserve operations to enhance selling effectiveness and coordinate selling efforts with other internal and 3rd party selling channel partners.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Drive bookings levels to meet and/or exceed assigned bookings goal
- Maintain regular, planned communication with key customers in the area you support
- Develop and implement marketing plans aligned with regional sales objectives to support organizational goals
- Serve customers as a primary contact for all business dealings, ensuring all customer concerns are being addressed including proposals, deliveries, repairs, quality, warranty claims, etc.
- Educate customers on the quality, features and uses of our products through the full use of the company’s marketing materials
- Collaborate with application engineers, customer service, and manufacturing to ensure customers’ needs are met
- Knowledge of the design and operational requirements of valves and related equipment
- Skilled at product demonstrations, presentations and business writing
- Proficient in technology such as Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Maintain organized records, including regular reports, quotes, status, actuals, expenses, etc
- Demonstrate financial acumen to discuss business decisions, particularly return on investment in support of solution selling
- Able to work independently, efficiently and communicate productively with others
- Some physical activity required, such as walking large customer sites, lifting at least 50 lbs, and ascending/descending ladders and staircases in multi-story facilities
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Sales experience with rotating equipment such as vales.
- Experience in the oil & gas, power, paper and chemical industries, including familiarity with API 610 Standard
- Training in sales techniques, negotiations and business finance
- Demonstrated skills in leading meetings, including setting agendas, preparing, facilitating discussions and assigning follow-up activities
- Ability to lead root cause failure analysis and communicate results
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Project management experience is a plus
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 5-7 years relevant experience
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