Sales and Applications Engineer, French speaking
Sales and Applications Engineer - French speaking (f/m/d)
As part of Edmund Optics’ industry-leading customer support team, the Sales & Applications Engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance to our European customers, as well as working in a regionally-focused sales team. Specific tasks include responding to technical inquiries, assisting with product selection for specific applications, basic account management, and handling of OEM opportunities including price calculation and negotiations. It is an internal technical sales position, with occasional travelling to other Edmund Optics sites, trade shows, and customers.
The role also offers opportunities to participate in side projects, such as writing articles for Edmund Optics` publications and industry magazines, or designing and building demonstration setups for trade shows to showcase Edmund Optics` products and capabilities.
The S&A Engineer is an entry-level position with excellent career opportunities within the Edmund Optics group.
Essential Functions:
- Responding to technical queries and providing technical information
- Assisting customers with product selection
- Handling incoming customer inquiries for modified or custom optics
- Supporting customers and liaising with other departments across global offices
- Participating in projects to support Marketing & Sales
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your profile:
- University degree in a Science or Engineering subject
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
- High-level proficiency with MS Office programs
- Professional demeanour and communication
- Responsive, solution- and action-oriented mindset
- Skills in analyzing data & information
What we offer:
A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded people with a great team spirit, and can expect extensive training programs and internal development opportunities.
Edmund Optics provides a range of employee benefits alongside the salary package including company pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, and subsidised gym membership. The workplace will be in York, UK.
Please send any applications to hr-uk@edmundoptics.co.uk.