Got a knack for solving problems, a genuine love of technology, and the ability to build relationships that stick? As a Technical Sales Engineer, you'll sit right at the intersection of engineering and customer success - working closely with clients to uncover their challenges and show them how our client's products deliver real results. You'll turn prospects into long-term partners through technical know-how and commercial smarts. If you're after a role that blends engineering, sales, strategy, and project delivery - with real growth, real impact, and real reward - this one's worth a look.
About Our Client
Our client is an Australian business representing a world-leading transformer manufacturer, supplying high-quality, AS and IEC-compliant electrical equipment to some of Australia's most significant renewable energy and high-voltage infrastructure projects. Their product range includes power transformers rated up to 1,500 MVA and 750kV, supported by end-to-end services spanning design review, manufacturing, testing, transport, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
With a strong commitment to quality, quick delivery, and exceptional customer service, they have built a solid footprint across large-scale solar, wind, battery storage (BESS), and utility sectors in Australia. Recent growth has created this newly formed role - offering a genuine opportunity to join an expanding business committed to your long-term career growth and future aspirations.
About The Role
As Technical Sales Engineer, you will manage the full customer lifecycle - from early project development through to contract finalisation - engaging a wide range of stakeholders across the renewable energy and utility sectors.
This is a full-time, on-site role based at the company's Box Hill office, five days per week.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing account strategies and plans to deliver growth
Gaining deep understanding and familiarity with the industry, products, and project delivery
Providing excellent customer service and account management to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships at senior levels with key strategic customers
Driving high levels of customer satisfaction
Ensuring relevant customer information is captured to assist with sales strategy
Working closely with project teams to ensure customer expectations are exceeded
Driving customer engagement activities as required
Resolving client issues and concerns promptly and professionally
Monitoring and taking control of sales opportunities
Preparing and presenting proposals and presentations to clients
Interstate and international travel as required
About You
To be a strong fit for this role, you will bring a minimum of three years' experience in a similar or related role, combining technical credibility with strong commercial acumen developed within the energy or utilities sector.
You will have:
Demonstrable experience working on, contributing to, or familiarity with utility projects or large-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS, substations or transmission)
Strategic experience in account and relationship management, preferably within energy or utilities
Established industry relationships you can leverage from day one
A strong technical background - experience in electrical engineering or power transformers is highly regarded
Well developed presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
A strong ability to influence and form relationships with key internal stakeholders
Confidence presenting to small groups and senior management
The ability to work independently, solve problems, and demonstrate consistent proactivity
A high level of commercial acumen and high attention to detail
A current driver's licence
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency (mandatory requirement)
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to learn, grow, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy in Australia. Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your skills and experience. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Along with your resume, please include a brief cover letter explaining how your experience corresponds with the skills and expertise we seek in this role. For a confidential discussion and more information if required prior to applying, please call Paul at ESE Recruitment on 03 9272 6109.