Sales Engineer

Are you ready to take your technical expertise into the world of sales?

At Airborne Aerospace, we are pushing the boundaries of composite automation and digital manufacturing. As a Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced composites by bridging the gap between technical solutions and commercial success.

Are you eager to work in a high-tech environment where innovation drives business? Do you enjoy translating technical challenges into customer solutions? Then this is your opportunity to grow within a fast-moving and dynamic industry.

What will you do?

As a Sales Engineer, you will support our Business Development team in identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and providing technical expertise to customers. Your responsibilities include:

🏆 Sales & Proposal Development

🔹 Translate client requirements into technical and commercial proposals
🔹 Identify competitive advantages to enhance our offering
🔹 Prepare budget estimates and project timelines for proposals
🔹 Develop key technical documentation such as risk analyses, specifications, and qualification plans
🔹 Attend customer meetings and support contract negotiations

🤝 Collaboration & Process Optimization

🔹 Work closely with internal teams (Engineering, Production, and Quality) to ensure accurate proposals
🔹 Assist in the implementation and optimization of ERP systems
🔹 Support Business Development Managers in contract finalization

📈 Market & Client Development

🔹 Maintain and expand our CRM system (Salesforce)
🔹 Support strategic business unit planning and market analysis
🔹 Assist in organizing trade shows, webinars, and marketing activities

You will report to the Business Development Manager and work alongside a team of experts passionate about innovation in composites and aerospace technology.

To succeed in this role, you have a strong technical background, combined with a proactive and commercial mindset. You bring:

🔹Education & Background: You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field).

🔹Technical & Commercial Mindset: You have a strong technical foundation, but you’re also commercially driven, eager to translate complex challenges into customer solutions.

🔹Communication & Relationship Building: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

🔹Analytical & Detail-Oriented: You work accurately, analyze customer needs thoroughly, and ensure high-quality proposals that meet technical and business requirements.

🔹Proactive & Hands-On Approach: You take ownership, work independently, and are always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.

🔹Languages: Fluency in English is required. Dutch is a plus.

🔹Bonus Points: Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce), knowledge of the aerospace or composites industry, and a willingness to travel occasionally.

What’s in it for you?

At Airborne, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a platform for growth. Here, you’ll work on cutting-edge automation solutions in an inspiring and high-tech environment, surrounded by equally talented colleagues.

🔹Salary depending on education, knowledge and relevant experience
🔹32 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment)
🔹Pension plan to secure your future
🔹Training, coaching, and on-the-job learning to accelerate your career
🔹Hybrid working options (combination of office and remote work)
🔹A workplace that values innovation, trust, and autonomy

🔹Well-being matters – As part of our commitment to a healthy work-life balance, we offer corporate fitness benefits through Bedrijfsfitness Nederland.

Interested?

Are you ready to work in a commercial role for a high-tech company? Apply now and become part of Airborne Aerospace!