Field Sales Engineer - HVAC & Refrigeration

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As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the Job

At Alfa Laval, we are looking for a Field Sales Engineer to drive business growth within the HVAC and Refrigeration markets across Mexico and the Caribbean.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, strengthening relationships with existing customers, and expanding our market presence by promoting Alfa Laval’s innovative products and solutions.

You will work closely with customers, engineering consultants, and internal teams to understand technical requirements, identify opportunities, and deliver value-added solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Follow established sales processes and guidelines to promote and sell Alfa Laval products and services.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and buying behavior to develop sales plans aligned with business division strategies and targets.
• Identify, develop, and manage leads, converting them into business opportunities to ensure a strong and sustainable sales pipeline.
• Maintain an active market presence through regular customer visits, meetings, and interactions, focusing on understanding customer needs and highlighting the value of our solutions.
• Develop and strengthen long-term relationships with key customers, engineering consultants, and other relevant stakeholders within the HVAC and Refrigeration markets.
• Identify business opportunities to expand Alfa Laval’s presence in HVAC and regain market share within the Refrigeration segment.
• Proactively manage the customer portfolio, planning sales activities and customer visits to anticipate needs and identify upcoming projects.
• Prepare value-based technical and commercial proposals that address customer requirements and highlight Alfa Laval’s unique selling points.
• Follow up on quotations, projects, and negotiations to maximize opportunity conversion and achieve sales targets.
• Ensure consistent and effective use of CRM and other sales tools to manage opportunities, track activities, and support business decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Business Units, Inside Sales, and other internal teams to develop competitive solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Who You Are

You are a proactive, results-driven professional with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for building customer relationships.

You enjoy being close to the market, identifying opportunities, and developing solutions that create value for customers.

You demonstrate strong communication, networking, and influencing skills, combined with business acumen, adaptability, and a customer-focused approach.

What You Know

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 2–3 years of experience in technical sales, consultative selling, or business development within industrial markets.

• Technical knowledge of HVAC, air conditioning, and/or refrigeration systems and applications.

• Experience in customer relationship management, business development, prospecting, and commercial negotiations.

• Ability to understand customer technical needs and translate them into value-added commercial solutions.

• Experience using CRM tools and managing sales pipelines.

• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (B2).

What’s in It for You?

We offer you the opportunity to join a global company committed to innovation, sustainability, and continuous development.

You will play an active role in strengthening Alfa Laval’s presence in the HVAC and Refrigeration markets, working closely with strategic customers and cross-functional teams while developing your professional career in a dynamic and international environment.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We believe that behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate’s fit for a role. To help us achieve this, we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application, you will be invited to complete the assessment.