Sales Engineer Jan: "I get a real kick every time another sparkling new tank or process equipment, I helped develop, leaves the factory"

Jan de Ruiter has been part of the Gpi De Gouwe sales team since August 2020. Gpi was a familiar name to him even before he came to work here as he used to live near Lopik. A year and a half after completing his studies in Industrial Engineering and Management, he got in touch with us. As he says himself, he was looking for an exciting, challenging and enjoyable job in which he could put his technical skills to good use, and at Gpi, he found a job that perfectly suits this description!

Within Gpi De Gouwe’s Sales Department, the focus is strongly on technical advice to ensure a perfect manufacturing solution for our clients. “The first thing we do when contacting the client is to listen carefully to their needs and wishes,” says Jan when asked about exactly what his job entails. “We always ask lots of questions, for example, what they are expecting from the end product, how the product is currently being manufactured and what equipment they use to do so. Based on this information, the Sales Department will propose a client-specific solution – often after getting the Engineering Department involved at an early stage – and then translate this into a detailed quote.”

Working at Gpi De Gouwe’s Sales Department demands much more than your average sales function. Our Sales Engineers must be able to answer clients’ questions, follow up on quotes and maintain client relationships. “I get a real kick every time a client chooses us to develop sparkling new equipment and every time I see the end product leave the factory” says Jan with great enthusiasm and a huge smile on his face.