Technical Sales Engineer – Photonics & Imaging

Technical Sales Engineer – Photonics & Imaging

Paris, France | Hybrid

Are you an experienced photonics sales professional looking for greater autonomy and the opportunity to grow a high-potential territory with genuinely competitive technology?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established European business with a strong reputation in advanced optical and imaging solutions. The company provides advanced optical and imaging technologies to a range of technical and industrial markets.

You will inherit existing customer relationships while also having the freedom to develop new business opportunities across a defined sales territory.

What’s in it for you?

• Access to a highly respected portfolio of advanced photonics and imaging technologies
• The opportunity to sell technically differentiated solutions rather than commoditised products
• Strong autonomy and flexibility in how you manage and grow your territory
• A business that supports long‑term customer relationships and consultative selling
• Exposure to innovative applications across a range of technical and industrial markets
• A role where your technical expertise is genuinely valued internally and externally
• The chance to shape your own growth path within a stable international organisation
• Supportive leadership with direct access to decision makers
• Attractive compensation package including company vehicle

The Role

You will be responsible for managing and expanding business within a defined territory in France, working closely with customers, partners, and internal technical teams.

The role combines strategic business development with consultative account management and technical solution selling.

Responsibilities

• Develop new customer relationships and identify growth opportunities
• Managing and expanding existing accounts
• Understanding complex customer requirements and proposing appropriate solutions
• Supporting the full commercial cycle from technical discussions through to quotation and negotiation
• Building long‑term partnerships with customers
• Maintaining accurate pipeline and opportunity management through CRM tools

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in technical sales within photonics, optics, lasers, imaging, or related technologies
• Proven ability to sell complex technical solutions into industrial or high‑tech markets
• Strong commercial mindset with a proactive approach to business development
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Self‑motivated, organised, and capable of working autonomously
• Fluent French and professional English language skills

If you’re looking for a technically engaging sales role where you can grow a territory and make a measurable commercial impact, this could be your next step.

Contact the recruiter managing this search for a confidential discussion.

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