Sales Engineer - APE
Atlas Copco
Remote
As a Sales Engineer, your mission is to drive sales growth for our business by leveraging your technical expertise and understanding of customer needs. You will report to the Sales Manager and work closely with the engineering and product teams to ensure the successful implementation of sales strategies.
Short Description
Promote Atlas Copco’s compressed air and gas equipment by building strong customer relationships, providing expert technical guidance, and positioning the company as a trusted solutions partner. Manage and grow existing and prospective accounts through proactive customer engagement, site surveys, technical recommendations, proposal and quotation preparation, and effective sales negotiations. Utilize CRM and sales tools to track market activities, customer insights, and competitive trends while supporting profitable sales growth. Maintain a high level of product and industry knowledge, contribute to sales demonstrations and exhibitions, and ensure customer satisfaction, loyalty, and market expansion across Nigeria.
Your day-to-day
- Engage in face-to-face and remote sales to new customers, as well as cross, up, and repeat sales to existing customers.
- Assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products, services, and/or solutions.
- Deliver sales presentations and conduct product demonstrations.
- Develop medium-to-long-term sales plans and prepare strategies to protect, grow, and diversify relationships with your targeted customers.
- Ensure successful implementation of sales strategies by leveraging your technical expertise and understanding of customer needs.
Your Skills And Experience
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree.
- Minimum 3 years’ proven sales experience, within engineering, technical products, capital goods, or construction equipment sectors.
- Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office.
- Knowledge or application of compressed air solutions.
- Team-oriented, reliable, result-oriented and committed to high quality and business profitability.
- Ability to communicate effectively, negotiate, persuade, and impress key stakeholders to facilitate desired outcomes.
- Willingness to enhance knowledge and expertise continually.
- A driving license and willingness to travel extensively as part of the role.
- Commitment to uphold organizational, ethical, and social values across all business dealings.
Your Compensation And Benefits
We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.
Your location
Lagos, Nigeria.
Why it is great to work with us
Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.
Application process
Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.