Senior Sales Mechanical Engineer (Water Sector)

⚡ Do you have experience in the energy sector and a passion for strategic sales development?

💧 Are you interested in water infrastructure, monitoring and control solutions?

Manpowergroup on behalf of a client “Tecnilab AV Hellas” is seeking a Senior Sales Mechanical Engineer (Water Sector) to lead and expand its Water Business Unit in the Greek market.

📌 Location: Athens,Greece

📍 Work Model: Hybrid / On-site & client visits

🖋️ Reporting to: General Manager & Sales Director

🎯 Role Purpose

In coordination with top management, this role is responsible for driving strategic growth in the Greek water market, focusing on:

• Water infrastructure and distribution networks
• Measurement, monitoring and control solutions for water systems
• Pressure, flow and level control and pipeline protection solutions
• Water and wastewater treatment, desalination and flood monitoring systems

This role also ensures operational efficiency, business sustainability, customer satisfaction and team competency development.

🔎 Key Responsibilities

Lead Management

• Identify and capture leads in the water market
• Assess technical feasibility and business potential of water and hydraulic projects
• Prioritize opportunities aligned with Water BU strategy and ROI
• Maintain a strong and continuous opportunity pipeline

Opportunity Development

• Analyze technical requirements and regulatory frameworks
• Develop optimal conceptual solutions
• Ensure alignment with profitability targets and timelines

Proposal Management

• Coordinate technical & commercial proposal preparation
• Validate pricing, margins and commercial terms
• Ensure high-quality and timely submissions
• Negotiation with Clients & Suppliers

Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs and performance targets

• Manage supplier agreements and risk exposure
• Achieve sustainable win-win agreements

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Define KPIs and performance targets
• Promote innovation in water solutions
• Develop team’s technical and commercial capabilities

✅ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
• 4–6 years of experience in a similar role
• or at least 4 years as Project Manager / Specialist in relevant area
• Experience in the water sector (water infrastructure, hydraulic networks, pumping stations, water & wastewater treatment, desalination or similar projects)
• Strong understanding of water business processes
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills
• Fluent in English

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus
• Company car
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Career growth opportunities

👥 Recruitment Process:

If you’re interested in this role, feel free to apply directly. Our consultants will contact the candidates who meet the profile’s requirements to arrange an interview.

As for the next steps, there will be 2 more interviews with the client either in person or online.