Professional | Full-Time | Engineering

Power Solutions / SBU MED / Technical Sales Management MED

The MED Technical Sales and Project Solutions department is the unit of the Vestas Technology and Operations (VTO), accountable for understand market technical and operational requirements, to unlock customer value thru timely deployed value engineered solutions across the full project life-cycle, while securing Vestas quality and profitability in the Mediterranean Region

Responsibilities

• Provide the technical support to French Sales Team, and take full accountability for the technical solution and define the best technical solution in collaboration with rest of the functions, during sales and construction phase.
• Effectively supervise the technical value engineering of customer projects and direct technical negotiations as an integrated member of the French team
• Ensure timely responses to customer enquiries, prepare clarifications and deviations to tenders, as well as technical annexes and contract schedules during contract negotiations
• You will need to network to build relationships with the key technical people in your customers' organization, promoting their requirements inside Vestas and ensuring they prefer to use Vestas
• Understanding of the market, customer business cases and sales' perspective in general; track of the local rules and legislation and participate in working groups where required to define the right set of market requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering field as Aeronautics, Electrical or Mechanical, combined with a Commercial/ Business insight.
• 2 years work experience in technical role in Wind Industry or Energy sector
• This is a role that requires technical, commercial, and policy knowledge so willingness and motivation to learn is key
• Fluent in business English and French is necessary, both spoken and written.

Competencies

The Technical Bid Specialist role is a highly diversified role that requires solid technical skills, a solid commercial insight as well as high degree of assertiveness and coordination. The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies and personality:

• Creative solution identification to satisfy customer needs
• Solid technical insight on Wind Turbines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express clearly in technical and non-technical terms
• Being able to work with many stakeholders
• The ability to be organized and collaborative capable to navigate in diverse and intensive environments

What we offer

Career perspectives in an exciting job in a progressive and international environment A secure environment that will protect you while working in the field, as well as the best specific protection equipment on the market thanks to strict security rules. Integrating Vestas means joining an International Group, one of the leaders of the Wind Power market, with 40 years of experience. Vestas has been in France for more than 20 years; we have 800 employees now, and we are still growing!

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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