Technical Sales Engineer

• Manage, develop, and grow sales of the Klauke and RIDGID product portfolio across South-West France
• Build and strengthen relationships with distributors, electrical contractors, network and public-works companies, utilities, and industrial end users
• Understand customer applications, operational challenges, and technical requirements to recommend appropriate solutions
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while expanding an established customer base
• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, technical presentations, and training sessions
• Prepare quotations, commercial proposals, and tailored solution recommendations
• Negotiate commercial agreements in line with company guidelines and business objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams throughout the sales cycle
• Support customers from opportunity development through post-sales follow-up and relationship management
• Monitor market trends, customer developments, and competitive activity
• Maintain accurate forecasts, activity reports, and customer information in company systems

• Experience in field-based B2B sales, technical sales, application engineering, industrial sales, or a related customer-facing role
• Ability to understand technical products and translate customer requirements into practical solutions
• Strong communication, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Customer-focused approach with ability to manage priorities independently across a geographic territory
• Interest in technology, industrial products, engineering solutions, or technical applications
• Working proficiency in English
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory, including occasional overnight stays
• Ability to work independently from a home-based office while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Two to five years of successful field sales experience in a professional B2B environment preferred
• Experience selling industrial products, electrical equipment, professional tools, engineered solutions, or technical applications preferred
• Knowledge of distributor networks and contractor-focused sales channels preferred
• Experience conducting product demonstrations, technical presentations, or customer training preferred
• Educational background in engineering, technology, business, or a related field preferred
• German language skills preferred
• Experience using CRM systems and sales planning tools preferred

• Structured onboarding experience
• Comprehensive product training
• Ongoing professional development
• Mentorship
• Leadership opportunities
• Support of experienced colleagues
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Career development opportunities