Sulzer

Sales Engineer - End User Operations - West

Sulzer Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Machinery Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

14 h ago
solutions-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Australia
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About the role

The Sales Engineer will manage sales activities, identify new business opportunities, and prepare technical and commercial proposals for end-user clients. They are responsible for maintaining long-term customer relationships and providing pre-sales technical assistance to ensure project success.

What they look for

Technical sales Mechanical engineering Pump systems Relationship management Sales strategy Tendering Contract negotiation Market analysis Customer education Project management Technical proposal writing Competitor analysis

Requirements

Candidates must hold a tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering and possess significant experience in technical sales, particularly with pumps and associated equipment. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work independently to meet sales targets are essential.

Benefits

Car allowance Fuel card Annual salary reviews Bonus structure Career development opportunities

Full description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary The Sales Engineering Specialist supports the sales process by providing technical expertise and helping customers understand how products meet their needs. This role bridges the gap between engineering and sales, ensuring technical accuracy and customer satisfaction. This job profile is intended for professionals who apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects / processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.We are looking for a Sales Engineer - Western Area End User to join our Flow Division team in Australia .

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Planning, support and follow-up of sales activities in line with the sales strategy and defined processes.
  • Identify new markets and business opportunities.
  • Preparation of technical and commercial proposals in co-operation with the Tendering Team.
  • Negotiating tender and contract terms with key accounts, to meet both client and company needs.
  • Establishing new, and maintaining existing, long-term relationships with customers.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers in order to reduce commercial risk and to maximize future business opportunities.
  • Maintain and monitor up to date knowledge of competitor products and activities.
  • Meeting regular sales targets
  • Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education
  • Solving client challenges
  • Providing training and producing support material for the sales team

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Tertiary Qualification - Mechanical Engineering
  • Technical Sales experience and strong product knowledge with pumps and associated equipment
  • Solid ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • A hunger for achieving sales targets
  • The ability to work in a team environment

What we offer you:

  • Car allowance + Fuel Card
  • Annual Salary Reviews
  • Attractive Bonus Structure
  • Excellent Workplace Culture
  • Career Development Opportunities

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

What we offer you

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.  

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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