ZPE Systems & Legrand is seeking a talented and technically skilled Sales Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with customers across the EU region to strengthen existing relationships, identify new opportunities, and support ambitious growth plans. This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Global Pre‑Sales Engineering, providing strong leadership support and global collaboration opportunities. You will play a key role in developing long‑term strategies, delivering customer‑centric technical solutions, and contributing to the overall success of our sales engineering function.
- Build strong relationships with customers by identifying needs and developing tailored technical solutions.
- Understand current and future customer requirements through ongoing engagement and rapport building.
- Provide technical and engineering information in response to customer questions and requests.
- Identify prospective customers and support the preparation of sales call schedules.
- Assist in preparing cost estimates through evaluation of customer documents and consultation with internal and external technical teams.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor for current and future products.
- Deliver technical information, product training and solution support to customers.
- Produce sales engineering reports highlighting customer insights, market trends and solution opportunities.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training, workshops, publications and networking.
- Contribute to short‑ and long‑term planning by identifying opportunities, issues and recommendations.
- Collaborate and contribute to team outcomes as require.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- Certifications in Microsoft, Linux, or Cisco (advantageous).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a sales engineering or customer‑facing technical role.
- Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.
- Strong knowledge of Networking, Routing Protocols, Virtual Machines/Docker.
- Experience with Console Servers, PDUs, KVM, and Service Processors.
- Understanding of VPN technologies such as IPsec, SSL VPN, and WireGuard.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and strong attention to detail.
- Confident communicator with strong presentation skills.
- Ability to build relationships and deliver engaging, solution‑focused presentations.
At Legrand, we understand that great people don’t always tick every box. If this role excites you and you believe you have the potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every single requirement.
About UsAbout Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us
About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division
The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
- Certifications in Microsoft, Linux, or Cisco
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a sales engineering or customer-facing technical role
- Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS
- Strong knowledge of Networking and Routing Protocols
- Experience with Virtual Machines and Docker
- Experience with Console Servers, PDUs, KVM, and Service Processors
- Understanding of VPN technologies such as IPsec, SSL VPN, and WireGuard
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong presentation and relationship-building skills
What We Do
Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal, and environmental change. The company improves lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet through the delivery of simple, innovative, and sustainable connected solutions. Their product range includes low-voltage electrical components, building control systems, lighting, and data power control for residential and commercial markets.
