Emerson

Outside Sales Engineer

Emerson Oeiras, Lisbon, Portugal

Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

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

The Outside Sales Engineer will manage direct customer accounts in Portugal while leading the Factory Automation strategy across the Iberia region. Responsibilities include driving sales growth, developing partner networks, and collaborating with internal teams to align product offerings with market requirements.

What they look for

Technical sales Account management Strategic planning Factory automation Market analysis Relationship building Sales forecasting CRM management Negotiation Presentation skills Communication Cross-functional collaboration Portuguese English

Requirements

Candidates must hold an engineering degree or equivalent technical education and possess at least 5 years of technical sales experience in the industrial market. Proficiency in Portuguese and English is required, along with the availability for local and international travel.

Benefits

Career development Training opportunities Mentorship Inclusive culture

Full description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Actively promote and seek new opportunities to sell all products and solutions included in our portfolio.
  • Continuously drive the improvement of customer satisfaction by understanding, communicating, and executing solutions to their needs.
  • Participate in customer development activities such as trade shows, fairs and conferences, aiming to promote the sales of products, solutions and services.
  • Maintain and continuously develop a high level of knowledge of our products and technologies.
  • Drive sales and proposal strategies with the sales support organization.
  • Develop and manage the network of partners and distributors for Factory Automation across Iberia, ensuring alignment with growth targets.
  • Lead engagement with Key Accounts at Iberia level for Factory Automation, building long-term strategic relationships.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to continuously refine the Factory Automation strategy for the region.
  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline data, and reporting in the CRM system.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product management, and engineering teams to align offerings with market requirements.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and pricing in line with company policies to secure profitable growth.

Who You Are:

  • You are passionate about making an impact and always act with integrity. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and continuously push yourself to achieve new goals and better results. You are the first to spot possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Engineering degree or comparable technical education.
  • At least 5 years of technical sales experience in the industrial market.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Portuguese and English proficiency (written/read/spoken).
  • Availability for local and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • Experience working in a matrix organization.
  • Spanish speaking skills will be considered a plus

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

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