Sales Support Engineer Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modeling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel-enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimization technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 76 GW of power plant capacity and more than 110 energy storage systems in 180 countries around the world? In this fast-changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride? This role is suitable for a talent who likes to have a holistic perspective and responsibility on the commercial deals of Energy Services. For the Africa Region Sales and Sales Support Team, we are looking for a Sales Support Engineer to reinforce our regional team. You will become part of a diverse team and will be based in Kenya. As a Sales Support Engineer, you support the transactional sales teams, agreement team, and other stakeholders in offer preparation work to achieve defined sales targets. You will ensure that the solutions you propose are functional and fulfill the customer's requirements. Through this, you will contribute to the growth in the hit rate and sales in the African region. In this position, you will report to the Sales Support Manager. What are your main tasks and responsibilities? Generate the sales support calculations, offerings, and proposals of services, including the formulation of technical and commercial documentation. Perform technical assistance to sales and customers. Participate in relevant sales meetings with customers when required. Provide support in identification, and master data management regarding spare parts What do we expect from you? We are looking for an energetic, ambitious, enthusiastic, and commercial talent with a passion for fixing problems. Knowledge of thermal power plant technology is an asset You have a degree in the relevant technical field combined with a minimum of 2- 3 years of relevant experience in the energy industry or a technical environment. You are customer and supplier-oriented, are self-reliant, and can work independently as well as in an international team. You can handle multiple projects simultaneously and achieve results. You have strong analytical thinking capability and excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written. French would be an advantage You are committed to learning and sharing your knowledge within an international team, contributing actively to relevant change management initiatives. Why you and us: We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? How to apply: Contact & next steps Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you'll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline. In case of any questions, reach out our Regional Talent Acquisition Team at Last application date: [[15/03/2024]] At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. This is Wärtsilä
