Siemens Mobility (SMO) has over 160 years of experience in transport solutions and continues to innovate in rolling stock, rail infrastructure, electrification, turnkey systems, and services. With a strong focus on digitalization, it supports mobility operators in making infrastructure and operations smarter, optimizing lifecycle value, and improving passenger experience. Cybersecurity is also a key element, with a dedicated rail-specific portfolio. 

Its main customers are public and private rail operators in Belgium and Luxembourg (BeLux). To better address local challenges related to next-generation rail signaling, Siemens Mobility BeLux is looking for a Technical Sales expert in rail signaling for direct sales. 

Your role: 

You are responsible for the technical expertise during the full long-term sales cycle, from market scanning and opportunity development to proposal preparation and contract award within a mainly public tendering environment. You act as a trusted expert for both customers and internal stakeholders and contribute to strengthening Siemens Mobility’s position in the evolving European rail signaling landscape. 

• Develop the rail signaling market and proactively identify long-term opportunities (up to a 25-year horizon) 

• Build, expand, and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders at expert level 

• Translate customer needs into tailored, value-driven Siemens Mobility solutions 

• Collaborate closely with HQ, internal Business Units, and external partners to ensure aligned and competitive offerings 

• Define and drive a clear multi-year technical sales strategy with measurable short-, mid-, and long-term objectives 

• Lead the preparation of high-quality, competitive and customer-focused proposals in public tender environments 

• Act as a reference expert within the organization, sharing insights on market trends, technologies, and regulations 

• Ensure a smooth transition from winning proposals to successful contract execution and long-term customer satisfaction 

Your profile: 

Hard skills  

 Must have: 

• 5+ years' experience in rail signaling  

• Strong technical background in railway signaling, combined with a business-oriented mindset and the ability to identify 

• Master’s degree in IT or Engineering 

• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English 

• Knowledge of Interlocking & ETCS systems and rail signaling concepts 

• Familiar with public tendering procedures (EU level) 

• Understanding of CAPEX/OPEX models (projects, SaaS, cloud) 

• General knowledge of ICT/OT and software environments 

Nice to have:  

• Experience in sales transactions 

• Familiarity with the CENELEC V-cycle 

• Knowledge of Interlocking components (e.g. track vacancy detection, axle counters level crossings), ETCS elements such as LEU, and communication standards like GSM-R and FRMCS 

• Knowledge of homologation processes (NOBO, NSA) in ETCS train and locomotive integration  

• Familiarity with standards and certifications from European rail bodies (ERA, UNIFE, EIM) 

• Understanding of SaaS solutions and cybersecurity frameworks in the mobility domain (e.g. NIS2, EU-CRA) 

Soft Skills 

• Strong customer focus & solution-oriented mindset 

• Excellent communication & presentation skills 

• Relationship builder with a partnership mindset 

• Proactive, analytical, and result-driven 

• Self-motivated with strong ownership 

• Resilient under pressure and able to meet deadlines 

• Comfortable with long sales cycles and complex stakeholder environment 

You’ll benefit from: 

At Siemens, you will join an environment that cares about you. You get the opportunity to develop yourself in an international environment. We offer varied work in a wide range of positions and intensive internal training to further develop your career. Permanent coaching and guidance by a mentor are also part of the process. 
 
Furthermore, we offer: 

• At least 31 days of annual leave. 

• Flexible working conditions. 

• Company car with European energy card (we have a green fleet). 

• Benefits@work: online store with additional benefits for Siemens employees. 

• Training program customized to your personal career needs. 

• A competitive base pay, in line with the general Belgian labor market. 

• A financial care program including a pension plan, death & invalidity coverage, 

• and an extended medical insurance: hospitalization, outpatient (ambulatory) care (i.e. dental & optical expenses), … 

• An employee assistance program, focused on mental and physical well-being. 

• And so much more! 

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