Lead Sales Technical Specialist

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Sales Technical Specialist managing technical sales proposals for GE Vernova. Collaborating with sales teams to drive business growth across multiple sectors.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Technical Sales Application Engineer (AE) serves as the interface between Sales, commercial, Engineering, other AEs in Factory, customers and Execution team.
In this role, you will drive business growth by collaborating with the Regional Sales team to develop comprehensive bid proposals for Field Interventions, Maintenance (VFDs, Motors, Generators), Repairs, Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs), and Control & Modernization Upgrades (CMU) for Power Electronics and associated systems (Excitation/AVR).
The AE is responsible for the technical solutions and the cost associated with it.
Beyond proposal development, the AE spearheads service campaigns—tracking progress alongside sales managers and providing the technical leverage needed to generate leads and close deals across the Oil & Gas, Industry, Power Generation, Marine, Synchronous condenser and Heavy Industry (Metals, Mining, Material Handling) sectors.
The AE need to be independent to drive campaigns and also to face customer meetings.
Developing specialized knowledge of latest commercial developments in own area and communication skills to influence others.
Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems within projects, product lines, markets, sales processes, campaigns or customers.
Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum 10 years of experience working on HV VFD system, Electrical Rotating machinery, with knowledge on associated systems(AVR, Excitation, Process control, Automation PLC systems.
Prior Experience in bid preparation and building cost model
Fluency in English is mandatory.
Knowledge of other languages like Arabic and French will be an added advantage
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Hard Skills & Tools

HV VFD systemElectrical Rotating machineryAVRExcitationProcess controlAutomation PLC systemsbid preparationcost model developmentdata analysistechnical solutions

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsproblem-solvingproject managementinfluencing skillsconsensus buildingindependencestrategic thinking

Certifications

bachelor’s degree in engineering