Jr. Sales Engineer

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

In this role, you will support the sales team in Portugal by providing technical expertise, preparing proposals, and helping to develop customized solutions that meet customer needs. Working closely with experienced sales professionals and engineering teams, you will gain valuable exposure to industrial applications, customer requirements, and technical sales processes.

This position offers the opportunity to develop both your engineering and commercial skills within an international environment while contributing to the success of our customers and business..

What you will do:

• Support the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and product-related information.
• Assist in developing customized technical solutions based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the technical feasibility of proposals.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and supporting technical documentation.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical support throughout the sales process.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities using CRM tools.
• Work closely with the sales team supporting customers in Portugal from the Barcelona office.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.

What you need to succeed:

Required:

• University degree in Engineering. Mechanical Engineering is preferred; Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines will also be considered.
• Up to 2 years of relevant professional experience, internships, or equivalent practical exposure.
• Strong interest in both technology and sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse problems, learn quickly, and adapt to new technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with CRM tools or willingness to learn.
• Fluent English with at least First Certificate level or equivalent.
• Proactive mindset and strong team-player attitude.

Preferred:

• Experience in industrial or technical environments.
• Knowledge of fluid equipment, purification technologies, valves, industrial installations, or related applications.
• Exposure to the paper industry or industrial process sectors.
• Portuguese language skills.

What we offer you

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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.