Sales Engineer - CEE
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
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Sales Engineer - Central East Europe region
General Vacuum Customer Centre EMEA, part of the Atlas Copco Group, is looking for a Sales Engineer maternity cover to drive growth across Central and East Europe. Located in either Romania or Bulgaria, you will promote Edwards Vacuum products and services, managing both direct and indirect customer relationships across the Industrial, Process & Chemical, and R&D sectors. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you will develop sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and deliver revenue and profitability targets aligned with our regional growth plans.
This role is for a maternity cover so initially for a fixed term of one year.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute territory and account plans to drive sales growth and profitability.
- Build strong relationships with direct and indirect customers, identifying new business opportunities.
- Deliver revenue, order intake, and profit targets across the region.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts, customer records, and activity reporting in CRM and other business systems.
- Maximise customer engagement through regular visits and effective territory planning.
- Collaborate with Sales Operations, Marketing, Product Management, and other internal teams to provide outstanding customer support.
- Support new product launches and strategic growth initiatives.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
- Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure excellent service, timely payments, and long-term partnerships.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused professional who enjoys building customer relationships, developing business opportunities, and delivering results in a dynamic international environment.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience in technical sales or business development.
- Strong commercial awareness and customer focus.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build lasting customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.
- A proactive, collaborative, and results-driven approach.
- Knowledge of vacuum technology is an advantage.
- Fluency in English and the local language.
- Flexibility to travel extensively within the territory.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Job location
This role is fully remote or hybrid. Location: Romania or Bulgaria.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Sarah Rebecca Cogswell