Company Description Leister, founded in 1949, is a globally recognized leader in premium, high-quality products for plastic welding and process heat, including advanced infrared solutions. Headquartered and manufactured in Switzerland, Leister maintains a strong local presence in over 100 countries through 130 sales and service partners and eight national subsidiaries. The company’s long-standing subsidiaries in regions such as Germany, Benelux, Italy, the United States, Japan, China, India, and Singapore support close collaboration with customers and partners worldwide.

Leister values dedicated team members and long-term partnerships with customers, sales partners, and suppliers, and offers a dynamic environment for professionals who want to contribute to innovative industrial solutions.

Role Description The Senior Sales Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in the Kolkata metropolitan area. This position is responsible for driving sales of Leister’s plastic welding and process heat solutions by engaging with industrial customers, understanding their technical requirements, and proposing suitable products and systems. Day-to-day activities include conducting product demonstrations, preparing and delivering technical presentations, and collaborating with internal teams to develop customized solutions.

The role involves providing pre- and post-sales technical support, managing customer inquiries and issues,



and maintaining robust relationships with distributors and end users.

The Senior Sales

Engineer will also track market trends, support local marketing initiatives, and contribute to sales planning and forecasting to achieve growth targets.

Qualifications

- Strong Sales Engineering and technical solution-selling skills, with experience in industrial or equipment-based environments.
- Proficiency in Sales and Customer Service, including lead generation, opportunity management, and maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Experience in Technical Support, including troubleshooting, installation guidance, and on-site assistance for customers and partners.
- Excellent Communication skills for presenting technical concepts clearly, conducting product trainings, and writing proposals and reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related field) or equivalent technical background.
- Ability to work on-site in the Kolkata metropolitan area, travel within the region as needed, and operate independently while collaborating with global teams.
- Previous experience with process heat, plastic welding, or industrial automation solutions is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a focus on achieving sales targets in a structured, ethical manner.

📌 Senior Sales Engineer (Kolkata)
🏢 Leister
📍 Kolkata