Senior Sales Engineer

Job title:

Senior Sales Engineer

Company

Wärtsilä

Job description

We are now looking for aPrincipal Sales Engineerto join our team working for a better future.The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Fareham or London in the UK.What you will be doingAs a Principal Sales Engineer, you will be the subject matter expert for Energy Storage in the Africa and European Union (EU) regions, including expertise in the technical design of systems and identification of the business models that support the economic case to deploy storage.The ideal candidate has BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering and experience with the energy storage markets.As the Principal Sales Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Drive significant business growth by leading the creation of strategic sales proposals and managing complex customer requirements. Influence bid outcomes with advanced expertise, shaping the direction of business development and market positioning.
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge across multiple product lines, utilizing extensive experience to lead strategic proposal initiatives.
• Champion change by leading the adoption of advanced proposal approaches, setting new benchmarks for excellence in sales support.
• Lead by example in proposal development, coaching and guiding teams to achieve excellence in bid preparation and strategy.
• Act as a key liaison between the business and customers, driving strategic communications that influence long-term partnerships

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with the energy storage projects, and products
• Strong understanding of utility generation project development process
• Experience with industrial control methods and SCADA systems is considered a benefit.
• Able to read and understand system schematics, single-line drawings, and layout drawings
• Excellent written and oral skills. Must be a proven and competent English writer, able to create grammatically correct and properly structured English proposal documents, as well as being able to present technical solutions and products in a consistent manner to customer.
• Competent with ACAD or equivalent drafting tools is considered a benefit
• Understanding of CE, UL, IEEE, IEC and NEC standards as applicable to local region.
• Knowledgeable in utility systems and interconnection requirements.
• Passion for innovation, ability to adapt to fasting changing market demands, working independently and as a team member
• Willingness to take ownership and produce results
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, multi-tasking skills and a strong work ethic
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers in the area. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 20%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.Why you and us?We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.Contact & next stepsWe hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!Last application date: 17/04/2025At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.This is WärtsiläWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on .#wärtsiläenergy

Expected salary

Location

Fareham, Hampshire

Job date

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 07:43:38 GMT

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