Technical Sales Engineer-French Speaker
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Junior
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
In Person
Solution EngineeringPre-Sales Solution Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or equivalent technical experience or exposure, with sound commercial skills.
- Further qualifications or extended course experience in commercial activities.
- French language skills; other languages may be advantageous.
- Good computer skills.
- Solid technical knowledge of in-line inspection products and applicable industry standards.
- Experience within the oil and gas sector, preferably, or service project-based companies.
- At least one year of experience in commercial and technical tender preparations.
- Knowledge of the commercial aspects of an organization.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk and climb while performing duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
- Ability to wear required safety equipment when needed in manufacturing environments.
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Document all client inquiries received.
- Ensure each new inquiry is assigned the proper project number.
- Obtain approval to bid or decline each opportunity.
- Prepare project cost estimates and propose prices.
- Prepare technical proposals and submit them to the territory director.
- Prepare bid bond requirements.
- Coordinate with other departments during bidding or pre-qualification.
- Coordinate with logistics to identify and understand requirements and terms associated with mobilization and demobilization.
- Coordinate with the CMA department to prepare and develop project cost estimates.
- Request an operations site survey when appropriate.
- Update customer information and the Corporate EMS; create inquiries promptly, follow the sales flow chart during bidding, transfer projects promptly after order confirmation, update the forecast by month-end, and update project status regularly.
- Prepare cost estimate reports.
- Provide relevant or requested reports to the Territory Business Development Manager, Chief Operations Officer, Territory Director, and/or Sales Manager.
- Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the Territory Business Development Manager and Sales Manager.
- Communicate all matters associated with new inquiries to the territory Chief Operations Officer and/or Territory Business Development Manager.
- Review and understand tender documents, client requirements, and scope of service.
- Identify and submit potential scope-of-work risks to the technical sales manager for review.
- Respond to all inquiries in a timely manner.
- Submit complete bids on or before their target due dates.
- Transfer projects within two days of receiving client confirmation.
- Achieve agreed sales targets.
- Maintain customer relationships.
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Sales and Marketing Director and other executive team members.
- Communicate effectively using sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities.
- Maintain focus and multitask effectively.
Desired Qualifications
- Further qualifications or extended course experience in commercial activities.
- Other language skills in addition to French.
- Experience in the oil and gas sector.
About the company
Pipecare Group provides in-line inspection and integrity services for oil and gas pipelines. It helps pipeline operators around the world keep their systems safe by delivering precise inspection data that supports maintenance, repair, and deterioration predictions. The company uses technologies like UTCD sensors and caliper geometry tools to collect accurate information and then offers end-to-end services—from inspection and assessment to repair and ongoing integrity management—through service contracts. This sets Pipecare apart by offering a global, integrated suite of pipeline integrity solutions focused on delivering clear data and actionable insights for safe operation and compliance with industry standards. The goal is to prevent incidents, ensure safety, and keep pipelines compliant with regulations through reliable, data-driven maintenance programs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The May 2026 Switzerland-France expansion deepens European customer access and shortens turnaround times.
- PIPECARE reported a major India multi-diameter pigging completion in June 2026.
- Revelio data shows 509 employees in March 2026 and 168 active 2026 job postings.
What critics are saying
- The February 2026 Syria JV exposes PIPECARE to sanctions, payment delays, and reputational damage.
- Oil and gas operator spending drives revenues; project pauses hit utilization quickly.
- Foreign expansion demands field teams and tool readiness; execution misses erode margins by 2027.
What makes Pipecare Group unique
- PIPECARE’s crawler platform handles no-flow, unpiggable pipelines from 8 to 56 inches.
- Its 2026 Europe expansion pairs Swiss headquarters with a French tool-management center.
- UTCD, ITAG, EMAT, and caliper tooling create a broad inspection stack.
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