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 The Lead Sales Engineering Specialist supports the sales team by providing technical guidance and ensuring that proposed solutions meet customer needs. This role also contributes to product development feedback and customer onboarding.This job profile is intended for experienced professionals who apply practical knowledge of a job area and work independently with general supervision.
- To plan and undertake regular customer visits, maximising enquiry generation and driving order intake to deliver the growth plan.
- Prepare, submit and follow up all enquiries to customers in a timely and professionally manner.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers.
- Act as the primary contact for all product lines
- Ability to evaluate market environment in terms of products, pricing, distribution network, and to develop new strategies and action plains in the target markets.
- To take responsibility for their contribution to the RFC for Order Intake for the customers/allocated territory that he/she is responsible for.
- Collaborate with technical and operations teams to ensure service projects meet Sulzer’s quality standards.
Competencies and behaviour required (What strengths needed?)
- Negotiation skill and relationship management skill
- Commercial acumen, customer service skill, Influencing and persuasion skill, general computer skill
- Ability to act independently
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
- Customer focus
- Result-oriented
- Fluent in English
Qualifications/Experience and Knowledge Required
- Minimum Diploma or Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or engineering services, preferably in rotating equipment.
- Strong networking in energy, manufacturing, oil & gas, power plant industries, or general industries.
- Strong technical knowledge of rotating equipment.
Career Opportunities
Medical Benefit
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.
Skills Required
- Diploma or Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years experience in sales or engineering services (preferably rotating equipment)
- Strong technical knowledge of rotating equipment
- Strong networking in energy, manufacturing, oil & gas, power plant, or general industries
- Negotiation and relationship management skills
- Commercial acumen, customer service, influencing and persuasion skills
- Ability to act independently, adapt to change, and be result-oriented
- Fluent in English
- General computer skills
What We Do
Sulzer Ltd. is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications, specializing in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, and purification technologies for fluids of all types. The company provides critical applications for core infrastructure and large essential industries worldwide, supporting energy security and process efficiency. Its innovative solutions enable carbon emission reductions and the development of sustainable polymers, contributing to a circular economy.
