Sales Engineer – CPI (Chemicals, Process & Industrials) (m/w/d)
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Job Description
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Ready to bring your technical know‑how into a role where you can make real impact across the Chemicals, Process, and Industrials (CPI) sectors.
We’re looking for a hands‑on, people‑focused Sales Engineer to join our team and help drive Rotork’s growth across the Benelux region. You’ll work with leading technologies, visit diverse customer sites, and play a key role in shaping a business that’s on track to double in size within the next five years—creating strong opportunities for long‑term career development.
About the Role
In this position, you’ll support customers across key CPI segments—including Data Centers, Marine, Pharma, and Food & Beverage—bringing technical insight, commercial awareness, and strong relationship‑building skills. You’ll collaborate across engineering, sales, and marketing while representing Rotork at customer sites, events, and industry meetings throughout the region.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships across the Benelux region.
- Understanding customer operations, technical needs, and long‑term goals.
- Working closely with engineering teams to tailor solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Delivering engaging demos and technical presentations that simplify complex technologies.
- Tracking market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities early.
- Preparing accurate, compelling proposals and quotations.
- Providing hands‑on technical support, including product training for customers.
- Collaborating with marketing on targeted campaigns and outreach initiatives.
- Traveling throughout the region for customer visits, site assessments, and industry events.
- Keeping CRM activities organized and up to date.
- Continuously developing your technical knowledge and staying curious.
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What You Bring
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar.
- 3–5 years of experience in technical sales or a comparable customer‑facing technical role.
- Familiarity with CPI segments (e.g., Data Centers, Marine, Pharma, Food & Beverage).
- Strong technical understanding and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Commercial instincts, including negotiation and opportunity development.
- Confident communication and presentation skills.
- A track record of building long‑term customer relationships.
- Analytical thinking paired with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Comfortable working with CRM tools and Microsoft Office.
- Fluent in English, plus Dutch or French (either language is great—much of the work will take place in Belgium).
- Already based in the Benelux region, holding an EU passport or valid work permit.
- Willingness to travel across the region.
- Self‑driven, organized, and able to thrive in a team environment.
- Flexible, open‑minded, and ready to adapt quickly.
Aanvullende informatie
Strong collaboration with the Sales Colleges in Germany, Product Management and Business Development.
Core Responsibilities
The Sales Engineer will build and maintain strong customer relationships across the Benelux region while providing technical support and tailored solutions. They will also track market trends, prepare proposals, and represent the company at industry events and customer sites.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess 3-5 years of experience in technical sales or a similar customer-facing role. Proficiency in English and either Dutch or French is required, along with the ability to travel throughout the region.
About Rotork
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Rotork is a FTSE-250 global leader in mission-critical flow control and instrumentation solutions, trusted by the world’s most essential industries - including oil & gas, water & wastewater, power generation, chemical processing, and industrial manufacturing. With over 3,500 skilled employees, 18 strategically located assembly facilities, and a presence in more than 170 countries, Rotork delivers precision -engineered products and expert support wherever our customers operate. From our headquarters in Bath, UK, we coordinate a global network that ensures fast, reliable access to our solutions and services - no matter the location. Our technologies help customers control and monitor the flow of liquids, gases, and other materials in the most demanding environments. But we don’t stop at delivery. We support our products for life - with comprehensive maintenance, repair, and upgrade services designed to maximise performance, safety, and sustainability across the entire lifecycle of a plant. At Rotork, we’re driven by innovation, backed by decades of engineering excellence, and committed to helping industries operate more efficiently and responsibly. Whether enabling cleaner energy, safer water systems, or smarter industrial processes, our mission remains the same: Rotork – Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.