Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Graduate Sales Engineer

Pre-Sales Solution EngineeringPosted on Nov 12

Full-time€28.4k - €52.7k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or equivalent educational background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
A strong interest in building a long-term career in technical sales, technical marketing, or applications engineering.
Foundational knowledge of electronics, computing systems, and programming languages such as C, Python, LabVIEW, or similar technologies.
Ability and willingness to relocate to Milan (Italy), Paris (France), Munich (Germany), or Reading (United Kingdom) for a minimum of two years as part of the development program.
Openness to future mobility opportunities across Europe aligned with career interests and business needs.
Willingness to travel as required to support customer and business activities.
Professional proficiency in English and Italian, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Authorization to work in the applicable location, where required.

Responsibilities

Spend the first six months in an intensive learning environment, developing expertise in NI solutions, technologies, and sales processes while supporting customers with technical challenges.
Partner with Account Managers to support customer opportunities, product demonstrations, training sessions, and solution configuration activities.
Balance inbound sales opportunities, marketing-generated leads, customer presentations, demonstrations, and prospecting efforts to build a strong sales pipeline.
Develop expertise in test and measurement technologies to support long-term career growth.
Qualify customer requirements and collaborate with Account Managers to progress business opportunities.
Share knowledge, provide peer support, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, technical support, operations, and business units to deliver customer success.
Travel to customer locations to facilitate training, technical workshops, product demonstrations, and educational sessions.
Collaborate with channel partners and distributors to expand customer engagement and business growth.
Support territory planning by identifying priorities, aligning resources, and executing strategies that contribute to business objectives.
Stay informed about market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to strengthen technical and commercial knowledge.
Apply technical sales, applications engineering, and technical marketing capabilities to help customers solve engineering challenges.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, extracurricular, internship, volunteer, or professional experiences.
An entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity, initiative, and a desire to create value for customers.
Strong listening skills and the ability to understand and participate in technical discussions.
A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering positive experiences.
Resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset when facing challenges.
Experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Familiarity with test, measurement, automation, or industrial technologies.

If you are a Graduate Sales Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this is an exciting opportunity to launch your journey with Emerson in Milan, Italy. This early-career role is designed for engineers who are interested in technical sales, applications engineering, and technical marketing. Through structured development programs, hands-on customer engagement, and mentorship from experienced professionals, you will build technical expertise, commercial acumen, and communication skills while helping customers solve complex engineering challenges.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Spend your first six months in an intensive learning environment, developing expertise in NI solutions, technologies, and sales processes while supporting customers with technical challenges.
Partner with Account Managers to support customer opportunities, product demonstrations, training sessions, and solution configuration activities.
Balance inbound sales opportunities, marketing-generated leads, customer presentations, demonstrations, and prospecting efforts to build a strong sales pipeline.
Develop expertise in test and measurement technologies to support long-term career growth.
Qualify customer requirements and collaborate with Account Managers to progress business opportunities.
Share knowledge, provide peer support, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, technical support, operations, and business units to deliver customer success.
Travel to customer locations to facilitate training, technical workshops, product demonstrations, and educational sessions.
Collaborate with channel partners and distributors to expand customer engagement and business growth.
Support territory planning by identifying priorities, aligning resources, and executing strategies that contribute to business objectives.
Stay informed about market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to strengthen technical and commercial knowledge.

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You proactively seek new ways to grow, learn, and improve through experiences, feedback, and development opportunities. You adapt your approach and actions in response to changing circumstances and customer needs. You communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of settings to engage customers, colleagues, and stakeholders while building trust and credibility.

For This Role, You Will Need:

A degree or equivalent educational background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
A strong interest in building a long-term career in technical sales, technical marketing, or applications engineering.
Foundational knowledge of electronics, computing systems, and programming languages such as C, Python, LabVIEW, or similar technologies.
Ability and willingness to relocate to Milan (Italy), Paris (France), Munich (Germany), or Reading (United Kingdom) for a minimum of two years as part of the development program.
Openness to future mobility opportunities across Europe aligned with career interests and business needs.
Willingness to travel as required to support customer and business activities.
Professional proficiency in English and Italian, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Authorization to work in the applicable location, where required.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, extracurricular, internship, volunteer, or professional experiences.
An entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity, initiative, and a desire to create value for customers.
Strong listening skills and the ability to understand and participate in technical discussions.
A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering positive experiences.
Resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset when facing challenges.
Experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Familiarity with test, measurement, automation, or industrial technologies.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is 28400 - 52700 EURannually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. For roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the applicable salary range and pay structure are set by that agreement, including how pay levels and progression are defined (Non Dirigenti).

About the Company

Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Clayton, MO
Founded: 1890

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