Sales Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
The position EWT Systems BV is looking for a proactive, technically savvy and commercially driven Sales Engineer to strengthen our international Sales & Business Development team. As our Sales Engineer, you will provide technical and commercial support throughout the sales process, working closely with colleagues in Engineering, Sales and Operations. You will help translate customer requirements into competitive, technically sound proposals and support projects from the initial enquiry through to handover. This role combines technical expertise with commercial awareness to move our sales opportunities forward. A key aspect is the close collaboration with our international technical support. As a result, we are looking for someone based in the Netherlands who is comfortable working across time zones and willing to regularly adjust their working hours to accommodate meetings and discussions with e.g. US colleagues. What will you be doing? Prepare technical and commercial proposals, including quotations, energy yield calculations, budget estimates and project schedules; Respond to customer enquiries, Requests for Information (RFIs) and qualification, competitiveness and risk assessment for tenders; Work closely with our internationally based support teams and sales team to provide timely and accurate technical and commercial support; Communicate with customers, consultants, grid operators and other external stakeholders on technical and project-related matters; Coordinate internally with our Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance colleagues; Keep an eye on solution selling beyond the turbine itself, e.g. Balance of Plant (BoP)/grid and where relevant complementary technologies; Liaise with subcontractors regarding BoP requirements, including civil and electrical infrastructure, for EPC-type projects; Maintain accurate customer and project information in our CRM system, contribute to its continuous improvement and actively support the development of more effective CRM processes and tools; Support market analysis, competitor benchmarking and the continuous improvement of our commercial offering. What do you bring? A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent technical field; At least 3 years of relevant experience in a technical, commercial or sales engineering environment; Experience with or a strong affinity for wind energy and renewable energy technologies. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate technical information into clear, commercially attractive proposals; Excellent communication, organizational, time management and project coordination skills; Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Dutch is an advantage, but not a requirement; Experience using CRM systems, including CRM improvements and optimizing CRM processes; Knowledge of, or willingness to become familiar with, relevant international standards such as IEC, IEEE and ANSI; A pragmatic, proactive and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of an international team; You live in the Netherlands and have a flexible approach to working hours, including a willingness to regularly accommodate meetings outside standard Dutch office hours to collaborate effectively with our international support teams. What do we offer? A challenging and varied role in an international renewable energy company; Close collaboration with colleagues in Europe and the United States; A competitive employment package with benefits; Opportunities for professional development and personal growth; A high degree of responsibility, ownership and independence; The opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition. Interested? Are you a technically skilled professional who enjoys combining engineering, commercial thinking and international teamwork? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and appreciate the flexibility that comes with working across time zones? We would love to hear from you. About EWT Systems EWT Systems, founded in 2025, is a Dutch headquartered manufacturer and supplier of sub megawatt wind turbines, building further on 20-year track record of the DirectWind family of wind turbines, of which more than 700 are deployed worldwide. Our wind turbines are predominantly used to provide localised on- and off-grid solutions for customers, spanning industry, agriculture, water utilities, investment funds, communities and landowners. In Amersfoort we assemble rotor hubs, nacelles, power converters and control systems. In our factory in Enschede we produce the rotor blades for our turbines. This is the only production location for rotor blades in the Netherlands. The blades are made of glass fiber reinforced epoxy, a composite material. At EWT Systems we believe in distributed energy generation, enabling consumers, businesses and communities to reliably produce electricity in accordance with needs, fostering local energy autonomy. Our mission is to provide high-quality wind turbines with the highest possible economic gain (energy savings/energy generation income) within the growing world of distributed energy. We strongly believe that our success in the world market for wind energy is powered by our most valuable assets: our talented and motivated employees. Due to our ambitious strategy, we have several career opportunities for professionals whose sense of commitment, motivation and innovation, as well as technical excellence, equals our own. We are looking for people who are flexible, creative, with a problem-solving attitude, who show initiative and who co-operate well with colleagues in an international setting. * we do not appreciate acquisition from recruitment agencies for this role*
Core Responsibilities
Prepare technical and commercial proposals, respond to customer enquiries and tenders, and provide support throughout the sales process from initial enquiry to project handover. Coordinate with international teams, customers, subcontractors, and internal departments while supporting market analysis and improving CRM processes and the commercial offering.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent technical field, plus at least three years of relevant experience, is required. Candidates should have strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills; an interest in wind or renewable energy; CRM experience; fluent English; and the flexibility to work across time zones while based in the Netherlands.
Benefits
- Competitive Employment Package
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Personal Growth Opportunities
About EWT Systems B.V.
Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 51-200 employees
EWT operates at the heart of the global transition towards lower carbon and more sustainable forms of power generation, helping individuals, businesses and communities of all sizes to become distributed energy champions. Our award-winning 250kW-1MW wind turbines have been unlocking new DER (Distributed Energy Resources) as well as repowering existing sites for customers on three continents for over fifteen years. Distributed energy solutions and project development make the energy transition as simple as possible for all our customers – from energy consumers to producers and investors. And we continue to invest in and grow our distributed energy business, delivering our wind industry knowledge and services to customers as well as driving new solutions such as integrating generation technologies, storage and grid management. Since 2004, EWT has supplied the most economical and reliable direct drive wind turbines for localized energy generation and over the years, we have continually challenged ourselves to improve our products to lower the cost of energy of our turbines. Today, with over 600 turbines installed across North America, Europe, and Asia, EWT has a proven, certified, and high-performing product range for the decentralized wind sector, including energy solutions and integration with other sources of generation.