Technical Sales Engineer

About the job

Technical Sales Engineer (M/F)

Water treatment, pumping and water recovery – French-speaking Switzerland

Independent Swiss company founded in 2004, Abidex SA develops, manufactures, imports and markets products and solutions in the water sector: water softeners, booster pumps, pumps, lifting stations and water treatment systems.

We are also specialised in water recovery solutions, notably rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling, areas that are increasingly important in sustainable construction.

To continue our development, we wish to strengthen our sales team and are looking for a technical sales engineer (M/F).

Main mission

• Independently develop our professional clientele in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Advise and support our partners: engineering offices, architects, general contractors, sanitary installers.
• Independently prospect new clients and identify new business opportunities.
• Analyse needs, propose technical solutions and participate in their sizing in collaboration with our technical office.
• Prepare, present and follow up on commercial offers.
• Follow projects from initial requests to their completion.
• Maintain follow-up of commercial relationships and ongoing opportunities.
• Participate in the promotion and development of our products and solutions.

Profile sought

• Technical or commercial training required, ideally in the sanitary, hydraulics, electrical or building technology fields.
• Established experience in our technical field.
• Developed commercial sense, interpersonal ease and particular interest in technology.
• Ability to understand client needs and propose suitable solutions.
• Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good command of IT tools.
• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written. German is an asset.
• Rigor, organisation, initiative and sense of responsibility.
• Category B driving licence essential.

Experience in water treatment or pumping is an advantage but not essential if you have strong technical and commercial skills.

We offer

• Varied and diverse activity in a future-oriented sector
• Specific training on our activities and products
• Autonomy in organising commercial activity
• Modern working environment and multidisciplinary team
• 41 hours 15 minutes per week at 100%
• 4 weeks’ holiday and 3 to 5 additional days offered
• Remuneration adapted to qualifications and responsibilities
• Contribution to meal expenses during business trips
• 13th month salary

Career prospects

This position offers real opportunities for advancement within our company, notably towards increased responsibilities in commercial development and management of our professional clientele.