Sales Engineer — Team Leader
As an experienced Team Leader, you lead a team of sales engineers and customer support officers responsible for the technical guidance of our customers in the creation and follow-up of 3D-printed prototypes. In addition to leading the team on a daily basis, you also have an active role in the team, supporting our prototyping customers.
What you will do
Sales engineer tasks:
- Convince and advise industrial customers on the most proper and tailored 3D printing solution for their request
- Communicate and collaborate with different colleagues from customer support, design, production, and account management to successfully bring projects to the finish line
- Follow up on your projects closely and keep in touch with the clients during the entire sales process cycle
- As a technical salesperson, you like thinking out of the box in order to find the best technical and commercial solution
Team leader tasks:
- Support a team of sales engineers and customer support officers in their daily activities, including guiding the customers through the product and material choices, making adequate price proposals for 3D printing, following up on the projects closely, and keeping in touch with the client
- Inspire and motivate your team members to reach the set targets and follow the processes
- Coach and lead the sales engineers and customer support officers to guarantee maximum internal and external client satisfaction
- Proactively spot opportunities or problems, and implement solutions in
cooperation with the internal stakeholders - Represent the team internally to create ideal cooperation within the team and all other departments, such as production, engineering, and marketing
Your profile
- At least 3 – 5 years of experience in (inside) sales and a minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience in a team leader role (direct or functional management)
- You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrable experience in a solution-based sales approach is desirable
- Willingness to exceed our customers’ expectations
- Eager to work in interdisciplinary teams
- Working proficiency in English is a must
- You work in an organized, punctual way and have high attention to detail
- You act in a flexible matter, prioritizing your work depending on the business's needs
- You are enthusiastic, dedicated, and driven by collaborating with colleagues and customers
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Location and type of contract
- Leuven, Belgium
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Mid-senior level
- CV in English
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.