Sales Support Engineer

at  Wrtsil

SALES SUPPORT ENGINEER

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

We are looking for a competent electrical engineer with energy and competency in sales of electrical systems. You will report to General Manager, Hybrid retrofit sales, and you will be working together externally with customers and internally with electrical engineers from specialist departments and Sales Managers / Account Managers worldwide. You will be given personal development opportunities through dealing with networking and customer relationships in an international working environment.
While a readiness to travel is required, it’s important to note that meetings are also conducted virtually.
The preferred location of the position is Stord, Norway, other European main hubs can be considered (Vaasa, Finland and Hamburg, Germany).

AS A SALES SUPPORT ENGINEER, YOUR WORK WILL FOCUS ON THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handling sales support of E&A equipment delivered from Norway on vessels with direct contact to dedicated ship owners.
• Prepare sales price calculations for E&A solutions to the marine customers of Wärtsilä.
• Sales offerings will include preparations of technical and commercial documentation.
• You will perform technical support to Wärtsilä global sales teams as well as give support to our customers during the sales phase.
• You will participate in decision-making for the content and scope of solutions, building the basis for our customer offerings.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

• Preferably you hold a Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent and have a few years of working experience.
• A good understanding of electrical power systems, and knowledge of electrical power systems of ships is a benefit.
• You are customer and supplier-oriented and are eager to develop yourself in the role, first experience in sales would be a benefit.
• You have strong analytical thinking capability and excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written.
• You can handle multiple project offerings simultaneously and achieve results. In addition, you are independent and show initiative with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience working as an engineer in the marine industry is highly desirable