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 We are looking for a Sales Engineer to join our Water business in Istanbul, Turkey. In this role, you will combine your interest in technology and sales to provide technical support throughout the sales process and help develop solutions that meet customer requirements.You will work closely with customers, local partners, sales colleagues, and engineering teams, with a particular focus on opportunities within the metal and mining industry. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your commercial and technical capabilities in an international engineering organization.
What you will do:
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
- Support the development of customized solutions based on customer needs.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to confirm the technical feasibility of proposals.
- Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely technical support.
- Build and develop relationships with existing customers and local partners.
- Support sales activities, with a strong focus on the metal and mining industry.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in relevant CRM systems.
What you need to succeed:
Required:
- A university degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or a sales support role.
- Strong interest in technology, engineering solutions, and customer-facing sales.
- Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
- Fluency in English and the local language.
- A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting customers in the metal, mining, water, industrial, or rotating equipment sectors.
- Experience working with engineering teams and preparing technical and commercial proposals.
- A full-time position in an experienced and international team.
- A collaborative and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to develop your technical and commercial expertise.
- Career development within a solid and well-established international engineering company.
- The opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization focused on continuous transformation and improvement.
- Benefits provided in accordance with local requirements and company policy.
- Office location: Istanbul, Turkey.
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
- University degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Relevant experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or sales support
- Strong interest in technology, engineering solutions, and customer-facing sales
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into practical technical solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools
- Fluency in English and the local language
- Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach
- Experience supporting customers in metal, mining, water, industrial, or rotating equipment sectors
- Experience working with engineering teams and preparing technical and commercial proposals
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.
