Sales Engineer (m / f / d)
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at ZF. Puteaux.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead marine sales work for assigned customers and segments across the French region
- Build and carry out customer plans that support growth and durable partnerships
- Negotiate commercial terms, pursue targets, and manage customer escalations within approved limits
- Represent sales in customer workshops and business reviews while coordinating issue resolution
- Track marine-market developments and opportunities, strengthening relationships with existing customers
What you bring
- A commercial or technical degree, or an equivalent qualification, is required
- More than five years in the marine industry, preferably in sales or business development
- Strong commercial judgment, negotiation ability, and knowledge of marine products and applications
- Fluent written and spoken English, plus working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce
Who this fits
This role suits a commercially minded marine professional who can shape customer growth plans and manage long-term relationships. You should be comfortable traveling frequently and working directly with customers across the assigned region. The position is based in Puteaux, France.
From the employer
Req ID 85928 | Puteaux, France, ZF Services France SAS
At ZF you are part of something greater! You contribute to a more efficient and greener tomorrow. You will be part of a dynamic, international organization and will produce high quality products in a safe, clean and flexible work environment.
Job Description
We are reinforcing our Marine Sales Team in France.
As a Sales Engineer (m/f/d), you will be responsible for managing sales activities and customer relationships within the assigned region and customer base. You will support existing business, identify future business opportunities, and contribute to the development and execution of customer strategies to achieve sustainable growth.
What you can look forward to as Sales Engineer (m/f/d):
- Lead sales activities for assigned customers and market segments within the marine business
- Develop, own, and execute customer strategies to support business growth and long-term partnerships
- Take responsibility for achieving defined sales targets and key performance indicators
- Lead commercial negotiations within agreed boundaries
- Drive customer satisfaction in line with company processes and guidelines
- Manage customer escalations and coordinate the resolution of commercial issues
- Act as the main sales contact for customer workshops and business reviews
- Provide input for market analyses, industry trends, and future business opportunities
- Strengthen customer proximity and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
Your profile as Sales Engineer (m/f/d):
- Commercial or technical degree, or a comparable qualification
- More than 5 years of experience in the marine industry, ideally in a sales or business development role
- Strong commercial background and excellent negotiation skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop customer visions and growth strategies
- Deep understanding of the marine market, industry trends, and innovations
- Solid knowledge of marine products and their applications
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and CRM tools such as Salesforce
- Willingness to travel frequently and work closely with customers across the region
Be part of our ZF team as Sales Engineer (m/f/d) and apply now!
Contact
Steffi Lange
steffi.lange@zf.com
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