Job Description

Information at a Glance
As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings.
VSL's business is based on four areas of expertise:
Structural systems and technologies
Civil engineering
Foundations and soil engineering
Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.
VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada).
Location: Bern, Switzerland
Workload: 100%
Contract type: Permanent (CDI)
Required languages: German (fluent), French (good level)
Start date: To be agreed
Your Role
As a Sales Engineer, you are responsible for acquiring and managing projects in the field of specialist construction works, particularly post-tensioning, anchoring systems, and structural solutions. You play a key role as the interface between clients, the design office, and execution teams.
Your Main Responsibilities

• Manage the client base, develop the market and territory
• Prepare, follow up, and negotiate quotations, from first contact to contract signing
• Coordinate with the technical office and prepare proposals with alternative structural solutions
• Act as the technical point of contact for clients and partners
• Collaborate with execution teams (follow-up and feedback)
• Network with engineers and contractors to promote and commercialize our product solutions

Profile Sought

• Degree in Civil Engineering, with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in the construction sector
• Solid knowledge of post-tensioning techniques or specialist civil works is a strong asset
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage priorities and deliver projects on time
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, a customer-oriented mindset, and strong negotiation abilities
• Native Swiss German or German speaker; French is a strong asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and MS Project; knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus

Interested? Apply now and let's build the major structures of tomorrow together!