Sales Engineer, EV and Alternative Fuels

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Sales & Business Development · Technical Sales

In short

Volvo Trucks sucht einen Sales Engineer mit Spezialisierung auf Elektro- und alternative Kraftstoffe, um das Produktteam in Großbritannien zu verstärken. Die Rolle beinhaltet die Unterstützung des Händlernetzes und der Vertriebsteams bei der Bereitstellung technischer Lösungen und die Entwicklung von Fachkenntnissen im Bereich nachhaltiger Transportlösungen.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to support the dealer network, develop product offering, and deliver solutions for customers, focusing on electric trucks and alternative fuels.
Advise on complex vehicle specifications, ensuring chassis and body configurations meet customer requirements and relevant UK and Irish regulations.
Resolve technical inquiries from dealers and internal teams regarding vehicle capabilities, specifications, and applications, with a focus on electric and alternative powertrains.
Collaborate with third-party bodybuilders and equipment suppliers on technical specifications and vehicle configurations.
Develop and deliver product training for dealers, national fleet sales teams, and internal colleagues on electric and alternative fuel solutions.
Monitor legislation, industry developments, grants, and subsidies to ensure the offering remains compliant and competitive.
Prepare proposals and costings for non-standard and industry-specific solutions.
Represent Volvo Trucks at relevant trade shows, conferences, industry working groups, and customer events.

Requirements

Strong technical background, ideally supported by an engineering degree, HND, or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge of electric vehicles and alternative powertrains, or the technical capability and enthusiasm to develop expertise in this area.
Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work with customers, dealers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Ability to assess complex technical requirements and identify practical, commercially viable solutions.
Experience delivering presentations, training, or technical guidance to different audiences.
Self-motivated approach with organizational skills to manage workload, collaborate across teams, and keep pace with a changing industry.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in logistics or supply chain management would be beneficial.
Knowledge of Volvo Trucks products would be advantageous.
An LGV Category C+E licence would also be advantageous.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme of up to 7% of salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
Company car, with the option to choose between electric or hybrid models.
Access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Programme offering wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services.
33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Bank holidays are included.
Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave (3 weeks flexible within two years).
Discounts on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.

Skills

Electric vehiclesAlternative powertrainsProduct ManagementSalesEngineering

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About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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