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Sales Engineer RMR Projects
Location: Marietta GA USA
Department: Distribution Domain Service / RMR Team North America
Reports to: RMR Sales Manager
Travel: Occasional (limited domestic and international)
Position Overview
We are looking for aresourceful and technically skilled Sales Engineerto join our highly entrepreneurialRevisions Modifications and Retrofits (RMR)team in North America. Based inMarietta GA you will play a key role in developing price competitive solutions for complex RMR projects designed to enhance throughput increase capacity and modernize technology at existing customer sites. RMR solutions will be requested by customers for material handling systems installed at both Vanderlande and competitor sites. This is a high-impact individual contributor role in a fast-paced project bidding environment focused on a highly demanding customer base. In the first year you will collaborate closely with international colleagues in the Netherlands to transfer knowledge skills and best practices critical to building a self-sufficient U.S. team while gaining valuable global exposure.
Team & Collaboration
You will be part of a dynamic international team spanning the United States and Europe. In the first year you will work closely with highly skilled colleagues in the Europe to absorb critical knowledge tools and best practices. This collaborative phase is essential to building a strong foundation for the U.S. team. As we upscale our North American capabilities your contributions will help transition the team toward greater autonomyshifting from continuous cross-border collaboration to a more independent locally driven operation with ongoing support from global experts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop unique technical solutionsby analyzing customer requirements and existing system configurations using VI and vendor-based solutions.
- Collaborate to design and optimize system layoutscreated in AutoCAD and Navisworks ensuring alignment with technical goals site constraints and customer expectations.
- Collaborate cross-functionallywith layout engineering procurement operations and sales teams to prepare accurate cost estimates for material handling solutions.
- Engage directly with clientsto understand their needs present solutions and provide expert technical guidance throughout the pre-contract phase.
- Lead technical reviews and risk assessmentsto ensure feasibility compliance and alignment with Vanderlandes standards.
- Support project handoverby delivering clear technical documentation and assisting the execution team during the transition from sales to implementation.
- Interpret RFPs and specificationsto develop compliant competitive and high-quality solutions.
- Estimate material and labor costsusing historical data project specifications and input from internal stakeholders and vendors.
- Contribute to continuous improvementby participating in post-project cost analysis to refine future estimates and solution strategies.
What You Bring
- Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related technical field.
- 47 years of experience in sales engineering preferably in material handling or logistics automation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint and ability to navigate within AutoCAD and Navisworks 3D environments.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with retrofit or upgrade projects is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with international collaboration and working across time zones is beneficial.
Preferred Attributes
- Creative and resourceful in developing creative solutions under demanding deadlines.
- Strong understanding of mechanical electrical and control systems.
- Familiar with warehouse automation and logistics processes.
- Comfortable with occasional domestic and international travel.
- Able to thrive in an entrepreneurial cross-cultural and collaborative environment.
Why Join Us
- Shape the futureof logistics automation by working on high-impact projects that modernize critical infrastructure across North America.
- Join a fast-growing entrepreneurial teambacked by the strength and stability of a global industry leader.
- Collaborate with international expertsand gain valuable global exposure as you help build a new capability in the U.S.
- Accelerate your careerwith access to diverse development paths mentorship and opportunities across Vanderlandes worldwide organization.
- Make your markby contributing to a high-potential market segment and helping establish a more autonomous high-performing North American team.
Ready to Apply
If youre a technically savvy customer-focused problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of logistics automationwhile building your career with a global leader. Apply today and take the next step in making a lasting impact.
Employment Type
Full-Time
