Technical Sales Engineer
Job Summary
The Technical Sales Engineer will support business development and sales strategies within the Singapore and ASEAN region. The role involves managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation and client needs analysis to technical proposal preparation. Additionally, the position provides pre-sales technical expertise, product demonstrations, and onsite support for robotic and automation deployments.
Responsibilities
- Manage sales cycle and business development
- Conduct market research and client needs analysis
- Deliver technical presentations and product demos
- Provide onsite automation project support
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business
- 2-4 years sales/business development experience
- Knowledge of robotics and automation
- Strong technical acumen and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Support for business development activities; build networks and cultivate relationships with customers and business partners to identify business opportunities.
- Support Sales Manager to develop and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing markets, acquiring new customers.
- Conduct due diligence and make proposals for prospective business partners and solutions.
- Conduct market research and relevant analysis (example 3C) for decision-making purposes.
- Conduct needs analysis to understand customers’ challenges and recommend suitable solutions.
- Assist in managing the entire sales cycle, including proposal preparation, pricing, negotiation, and contract finalization.
- Provide pre-sales technical support and expertise to assist sales efforts.
- Deliver in-depth presentations and product demonstrations to customers.
- Provide onsite support for robotic or automation project deployment.
- Support customers for after-sales activities and provide technical direction for system repair and maintenance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Business, or equivalent.
- 2–4 years of sales/business development experience, preferably in robotics, automation, or industrial solutions.
- Strong understanding of robotic applications (e.g., mobile robots, robotic arms, automation integration).
- Technical acumen with the ability to bridge client needs and engineering solutions.
- Customer-centric mindset with a focus on long-term partnerships.
- Proven knowledge and execution power to bring successful development strategies.
- Knowledge of the latest market and business trends to penetrate new markets.
- Data analytics skills for decision making.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel overseas occasionally to support business requirements.