Pre-Sales Engineer

Würth Elektronik Group

. Receive, analyze, and prioritize customer requests for quotation (RFQs) .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeJonage • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and quotation processes, with a strong ability to analyze customer requirements and propose suitable solutions. Proficient in managing customer portfolios and contributing to negotiations while ensuring compliance with pricing and margin guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Sales ExperienceQuotation PreparationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Negotiation SkillsElectronics Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Quotation AnalysisSpecification ReviewPricing StrategyMargin ManagementLead Time CalculationTechnical Solution SelectionProject Context UnderstandingCommercial Terms AnalysisCustomer Needs IdentificationFeedback Gathering

Soft Skills

Strong Listening SkillsAnalytical SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in ElectronicsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in AutomationBachelor’s Degree in MechatronicsBachelor’s Degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Technical Sales

Industry Keywords

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)Industrial EnvironmentSales SupportPre-SalesTechnical Account ManagementMade-to-Print ComponentsCustomer Portfolio ManagementCross-Selling OpportunitiesSupply Chain RisksRegulatory Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive, analyze, and prioritize customer requests for quotation (RFQs)
Understand project contexts, including their economic considerations and technical, industrial, quality, supply chain, and regulatory risks
Review specifications, requirements documents, application constraints, and commercial terms
Prepare complete, consistent, and competitive quotations in compliance with pricing and margin guidelines
Select suitable technical solutions and propose relevant alternatives
Document assumptions, exclusions, validity conditions, and lead times
Present quotations on time and respond to customer questions
Follow up on quotations, schedule follow-ups, gather feedback, and address objections
Contribute to negotiations and coordinate the transfer of information when orders are placed
Update opportunities, the pipeline, and next steps in the CRM
Manage and develop a customer portfolio, identifying future needs and new projects
Promote Würth’s product offering and propose cross-selling opportunities or customized solutions
Build customer loyalty and contribute to the annual budget for each customer and the sales action plan
Monitor technical and commercial developments
Make occasional visits to selected customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electronics, electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics, industrial engineering, technical sales, or a related field
Initial experience in a technical sales, pre-sales, quotation, sales support, or technical account management environment
Knowledge of electronics, ideally printed circuit boards (PCBs)
Ability to analyze specifications and translate requirements into suitable solutions
Comfortable working with pricing, margins, lead times, availability, and commercial terms
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously
Strong listening, analytical, summarization, and negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills in French
Good level of professional English preferred
Experience in an industrial environment, particularly with in-house production sites and made-to-print components, would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fixed salary plus variable compensation, depending on experience and profile
€12.10 meal voucher
Two remote-working days per week
Profit-sharing and performance-related bonus schemes
Works Council benefits (holiday vouchers, KDEOS gift vouchers, various ordering opportunities and discounts, etc.)
Comprehensive training on our products and tools
A dynamic and welcoming team