Technical Sales Consultant

Posted 09 March 2026
Salary Competitive salary + Benefits
LocationFreiburg im Breisgau
Job type Permanent
Discipline Energy & Utilities

Job description

An established engineering and technology business within the industrial water sector is looking to appoint a Technical Sales Manager to support continued growth across European markets.

This position will suit someone with experience selling technically complex equipment or engineered solutions, particularly within water treatment, industrial process systems, or related environmental technologies.

The successful individual will be responsible for developing new business, managing distributor relationships and supporting technically detailed proposals for industrial customers across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop new business opportunities with industrial clients and distribution partners

  • Manage the full technical sales process, from enquiry and proposal development through to contract negotiation

  • Build and maintain relationships with existing customers, partners and key accounts

  • Work closely with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions

  • Support the preparation and submission of technical proposals and project tenders

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities within the industrial water technology market

  • Contribute to the development of sales strategies and market expansion plans

  • Deliver technical presentations and represent the business at industry events and trade exhibitions

Candidate Profile

  • Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar technical discipline

  • Experience selling technical or engineered products, ideally related to water treatment, filtration, process systems or environmental technologies

  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage complex sales cycles

  • Confident working with technical teams to develop solution-based proposals

  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills

  • Self-motivated with a proactive and analytical approach

  • Fluent German and English

  • Comfortable travelling for client meetings and industry events

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a well-established engineering organisation operating internationally

  • A technically interesting role working with industrial customers and complex engineered solutions

  • Professional development opportunities within a growing sector

  • Competitive salary and benefits package