Sales Solution Engineer

Tomra

$85K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical solution or sales role, preferably in recycling
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Strong technical aptitude, especially with complex machinery and sensor-based systems
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a large territory
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 50-70%
  • Experience in the waste and recycling industry is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Partner with sales managers to create and implement technical sales strategies
  • Lead sessions to understand prospect requirements and pain points
  • Deliver product demonstrations linking technical features to business outcomes
  • Respond to technical RFPs with accurate and detailed information
  • Provide technical guidance during contract negotiations
  • Design customized technical solutions for client needs
  • Collaborate with product teams to ensure solution feasibility

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 31 days of paid time off annually, increasing with seniority
  • Opportunity to work for a company focused on sustainability and waste transformation
  • Inclusive culture that values diversity and teamwork
  • Global career advancement opportunities and commitment to internal promotions
  • Professional training and development support
  • Innovative environment encouraging creativity and idea sharing
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Sales Solutions Engineer to drive successful outcomes through technical expertise and customer engagement. As a Sales Solutions Engineer, you will work directly with prospects and customers to demonstrate our system capabilities, design custom solutions, and remove technical barriers to purchase decisions. This role combines deep technical knowledge with sales skills to accelerate deal velocity and increase win rates.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Partner with sales managers to develop and execute technical sales strategies for key opportunities
  2. Lead technical discovery sessions to understand prospect requirements, pain points, and evaluation criteria
  3. Deliver product demonstrations that clearly connect technical capabilities to business outcomes
  4. Respond to technical RFPs and questionnaires with detailed, accurate information
  5. Provide technical guidance during contract negotiations and address implementation concerns
  6. Design tailored technical solutions that meet specific customer requirements and use cases
  7. Collaborate with product teams to ensure proposed solutions are technically feasible
  8. Create detailed solution documents and implementation roadmaps
  9. Build strong relationships with customers and technical stakeholders
  10. Provide guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from ideation to delivery for complex projects
  11. Gather and document technical feedback to inform product development priorities
  12. Track and analyze leads and technical sales metrics to optimize solution positioning


Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in a customer facing technical solution or sales role preferably in recycling
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand complex machinery and sensor-based systems.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a large territory.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 50 - 70%.
  • Willingness to work in customer waste and recycling plants and outside in high/low temperatures.
  • Knowledge of and selling to the waste and recycling industry is an advantage.

Motivation & Cultural Fit
  • Motivated by purpose: Passionate about sustainability and making a positive environmental impact.
  • Driven by results: Energized by achieving goals and solving customer challenges.
  • Excited by innovation: Curious and open to new technologies and continuous learning.
  • Autonomous yet collaborative: Thrives in a remote role while actively engaging with a global diverse team.


Additional Information

Why work for us:

You will have long-term career opportunities, with a globally renowned company and the following:
  • Strong benefits offering with medical, dental and vision plan options that cover premiums at 100% for employees
  • Be part of a renowned Silver Level 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Winning organization
  • Healthy PTO policy with 31 days annually (sick, vacation, holiday) which increases with each year of seniority
  • Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use and reuse the planet's resources to enable a world without waste
  • Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being and strong camaraderie among our teammates
  • Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
  • Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed
  • We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged


Pay Band

For U.S. applicants, in accordance with applicable disclosure requirements, the anticipated annual base pay range for the Sales Manager position is $85,000 to $95,000. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. As with certain positions in the organization, this role is eligible for additional forms of compensation.

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