Sales Engineer

16 September 2025
100%
Permanent position
Muttenz

Job summary

Bertrams, an independent engineering firm, specializes in chemical plants. Join our sales team for exciting international projects.

Tasks

Manage the complete sales process from quotes to contract negotiations.
Analyze customer requirements and prepare tailored quotations.
Prepare cost calculations and participate in bid negotiations.

Skills

Degree in process or mechanical engineering with relevant experience.
Excellent communication and presentation skills required.
Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

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About the job

Bertrams is an independent, internationally oriented engineering company in the field of chemical plants. A total of around 120 people work at the headquarters in Muttenz near Basel and the subsidiaries in Beijing, Shanghai and Mumbai. Our many years of experience and in-depth knowhow in process engineering, design, international project management and procurement have made us the world market leader in the field of caustic soda treatment and recycling. To support our sales team at our headquarters in Muttenz/BL we are looking for an Sales Engineer
for international projects
In this role, you are responsible for the entire sales process from preparation of technical and commercial quotations up to contract negotiations and handover to the project management team. Main tasks

Processing inquiry and analysis of customer-specific requirements and preparation of adequate quotations in the caustic or acid sector

Basic process calculation of the plant and sizing of the individual key process equipment within the plant (evaporators, heat exchanger, pumps etc.)

Defining project scope, preparation and evaluation of service specifications and deliverables lists, including clarification discussions with customers and (if needed) with sub-suppliers

Preparing cost calculations and bid presentations, participating in bid meetings + negotiations

Systematic identification and development of market and customer potential

Supporting the development and maintenance of database for quotation calculation

Representing our company in trade fairs and conferences

Your profile

You have a degree in process engineering or mechanical engineering specializing in plant and process engineering (or equivalent education)

Several years of professional experience in sales or in the planning of investment projects in plant construction (ideally in the chemical environment)

Fluent in English, further language skills are an advantage

You work independently, precisely, purposefully and have an efficient and structured way of working, even under (time) pressure from customers

Very good communication and moderation skills for presenting our products

Willingness to relocate to nearby Basel/Muttenz; Willingness to travel of approx. 10-15%

Ideally Swiss or EU/EFTA-resident

What you get

Exciting, challenging and varied tasks with development opportunities

Attractive employment conditions in a modern, international working environment

Good public transport connections, free employee car parks, charging stations for electric cars, free drinks, free fruit, and much more. We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV with photo, certificates, etc.) at E-Mail schreiben