Pre-sales/After-sales engineer
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Travel: Business trips as required, primarily within Kanto and Kansai regions
Language Requirements:
- Mandatory: Japanese
- Preferred: Chinese and/or English
Job Summary:
A leading global provider of solar energy solutions is urgently seeking a technically skilled and bilingual Pre-Sales / Solution Sales Engineer. This role is essential in supporting the local sales team in Japan and maintaining close coordination with the headquarters in China. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solar energy systems and electrical engineering, with the ability to communicate effectively across cultures and technical domains.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and deliver customized solar energy solutions.
- Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and system design consultations.
- Maintain frequent communication with the HQ in China to ensure alignment on technical specifications and project requirements.
- Prepare proposals, technical documentation, and cost estimates.
- Support the sales process from initial engagement through to post-sales technical support.
- Travel to client sites across Kanto and Kansai regions as needed.
Requirements:
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in pre-sales, solution sales, or technical sales within the solar energy or electrical engineering sectors.
- Technical Skills:
- Solid understanding of solar PV systems, electrical schematics, and energy storage technologies.
- Language Proficiency:
- Chinese (Mandarin) - essential for HQ communication.
- Japanese and/or English - preferred for local client interaction.
- Education:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
- Other:
- Willingness to travel domestically as required.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized leader in solar technology.
- Dynamic, multicultural work environment with international collaboration.
- Competitive compensation and travel support.
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