Sales Engineer

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

About the role

The primary function for this role is to find, quote and win orders within monitoring of mechanical measurements using strain gauges (electrical and optical), hardware and software from HBK. Focus areas are civil engineering, railway, nuclear, hydro power, oil&gas and offshore wind. The role reports to the director of Engineering Services, and sits within the Process Solution department in HBK.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prospecting, selling and maintaining Engineering Service projects in France.

• Create customer offers and build a strong pipeline

• Initiate, support and run Webinars, White papers and other marketing needs specific for Engineering Services

• Support and drive documentation for tenders

• Work close together with the sales team and Head of Engineering Services in the region

• Report on any occasion on trends and opportunities in the market that might influence HBK’s position

• Support and promote all offerings within HBK portfolio

• Respond quickly and efficiently to calls and emails

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Significant experience in sales experience within technical sectors such as Oil&Gas, Wind, Marine, Civil infrastructure, Hydro Power, Aerospace, Automotive and Defense.

• Sales training from recognised programs such as Miller Heiman, Mercuri, Huthwaite or similar is highly valued

• Proficiency in CRM Systems and MS office, with the ability to navigate and utilize PC tools effectively in daily work.

• Willingness to travel

• Thrives in a collaborative environment, working with like-minded individuals to solve complex problems.

• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a strategic perspective while focusing on detailed tasks.

• Native French speaker with strong proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal.

We Offer 

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company – HBK

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.

HBK is a division of Spectris plc, a UK-based productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company serving leading aerospace, automotive, medical, and other customers. Spectris plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Application deadline

Please submit your application and CV by using the direct application link.

Please note that we will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.