Area Sales Manager

About this role

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

Job Summary

The Sales Engineering Specialist supports the sales process by providing technical expertise and helping customers understand how products meet their needs. This role bridges the gap between engineering and sales, ensuring technical accuracy and customer satisfaction.

This job profile is intended for professionals who apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects / processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.

This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during the sales process.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams.
• Customize solutions based on client requirements.
• Assist in proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Support post-sales implementation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and technologies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and at least of 5-7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent skills) are minimally required to carry out the role.
• Technical background in engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in solution selling.
• Ability to translate technical features into business benefits.
• Familiarity with CRM and technical documentation tools.

What we offer

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• 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.