Sales Engineer - Separation Technology
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Sales & Business Development · Technical Sales · Sales Management
In short
Alfa Laval is seeking a Sales Engineer specializing in Separation Technology to join their Food & Pharma Division in Warsaw, Poland. This full-time, on-site role involves building customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and providing technical and commercial solutions. The ideal candidate has a technical degree and at least two years of experience in technical sales or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Build and develop long-term relationships with customers in the Food & Pharma industries.
- Identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
- Visit customer sites across Poland to understand their processes and challenges.
- Advise customers on suitable Alfa Laval separation technologies, including centrifuges.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
- Lead commercial discussions, negotiate offers, and close new business opportunities.
- Develop sales plans, manage pipeline, and maintain CRM data.
- Represent Alfa Laval at industry events.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Engineering, Service, Product Management).
- Stay updated on market trends and identify future growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
- At least two years of experience in technical sales, process engineering, business development, or a customer-facing technical role.
- Experience within the Food, Beverage, Dairy, Biopharma, or related process industries is highly valued.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial mindset combined with technical curiosity.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Willingness to travel across Poland (approximately 3–4 days per week).
- Valid Category B driving licence.
- Fluency in both Polish and English.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of separation technologies or industrial process equipment is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits
- Comprehensive onboarding program.
- Extensive technical training.
- Opportunity to become an expert in world-class separation technologies.
- Independent role with ownership of customer portfolio and territory.
- Collaborative, international culture.
- Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
- Competitive salary.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Attractive benefits package.
- Company car.
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