Field Sales Engineer In Charge Of The Development Of The South West Of (Remote)

Leybold France is the French subsidiary of Leybold GmbH (Germany), which is part of the Vacuum Technology division of the Atlas Copco Group. For more than 170 years, Leybold has been developing, manufacturing, marketing and providing after-sales service for vacuum solutions for industry and research. As part of its commercial development, Leybold France is recruiting its:

Field Sales Engineer in charge of the development of the South-West of France (M/F/D)

Do you like to take on challenges, are you demanding in your work, and do you know how to adapt to different market segments / applications to offer the best possible customer experience and satisfaction within an international organization? We give you the opportunity to achieve this goal with this new position to be filled as soon as possible.

The role :

You will help support our growth strategy and expand our market share by being responsible for the commercial development of the entrusted territory and achieving your sales objectives. To do this, you will need to:

1. Actively prospect the sales sector for the supply of equipment and systems in connection with the tactical plan and the marketing activities.
2. Understand and analyze the needs of customers on a technical/scientific level and be attentive to market developments in the different sectors of activity.
3. Develop technical & commercial solutions in partnership with the support teams and present them to customers. Be able to promote new concepts that break with existing solutions.
4. Close opportunities by adhering to internal rules for conducting business.
5. Participate in the coordination of key accounts with the KAM(s) when necessary.
6. Participate, in conjunction with management, in the development of new sales channels (Resellers / Distributors).
7. Fill in and use the CRM according to the performance indicators in force to enable effective reporting. Share customer experiences with the rest of the sales team (Sales, Marketing).
8. Be an actor of the customer experience and satisfaction by processing of complaints.

What we expect of you ?

1. A higher education in science and/or marketing such as an engineering school or university (DUT, engineering and/or business school, etc.).
2. 5 to 10 years of experience in the B-to-B field in a similar position (field or sedentary).
3. Good knowledge of the territory entrusted and the markets/applications in which our products operate. Competences in the field of vacuum technologies would also be appreciated.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to work in a team and serve renowned industrial and academic clients in a wide range of cutting-edge sectors (Transport, Energy, Healthcare, Agri-food, Research, etc.).
5. Fluent English is essential to get to know our organization.
6. French driving license B. The position requires to be mobile in the sales sector and from time to time in the rest of the country or abroad.
7. The position requires a very good autonomy in the organization of work as well as a strong technical curiosity and ease in the use of digital tools.

What can you expect from us ?

1. A stimulating working environment in a dynamic and structured organization in the exciting world of vacuum technologies.
2. An onboarding and training program (organization, management of tools, products/applications, etc.) to meet the requirements of the position.
3. Regular exchanges with international colleagues and professional development opportunities within the Atlas Copco Group in France and abroad.
4. Attractive compensation and benefits.

The position is based in the South-West sector of France and is administratively attached to the head offices based in Les Ulis and Valence.

The salary range must be defined according to the candidate’s profile and experience.

About Leybold :

Leybold employs people on four continents. Many of them have a scientific or technical orientation. Their knowledge, creativity and experience are essential to our success.

The demands of the high-tech industry and the cultural diversity of our globally active company also contribute to an attractive and challenging working environment at Leybold. Technical knowledge is important to us, as are personal interpersonal skills and the willingness to work in international project teams.

Leybold is part of the Vacuum Technology business unit of the Atlas Copco Group. The Group’s sustainable approach also determines our visions and values. A wide range of training and development programs are available, to improve technical know-how and systematically expand skills. Because only great ideas accelerate innovation.