Sales Engineer📣 Job Ad

Position Overview
We are looking for a Techno-Commercial Sales Engineer with strong technical and commercial expertise in electro-mechanical products. The candidate must have at least 5 years of local Saudi experience, combining product compliance knowledge, AutoCAD skills, and consultant approvals with sales growth, negotiation, and margin management. This role requires a balance of engineering know-how and business development ability to support our projects and expand market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close sales opportunities for electro-mechanical products in Saudi Arabia.
• Prepare techno-commercial offers, quotations, and tenders ensuring profitability and compliance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with clients.
• Achieve sales targets and maintain long-term client relationships.

Technical Support & Compliance

• Prepare and review product compliance documents (SASO, Aramco, WRAS, NSF, etc.).
• Support consultants/contractors with technical clarifications and approvals.
• Provide pre-sales technical guidance and post-sales technical support.

Design & Documentation

• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, BOQs, and shop drawings when required.
• Assist in preparing method statements and compliance submittals.
• Ensure technical accuracy in all proposals.

Commercial & Coordination

• Liaise with procurement and logistics for material delivery in line with contract requirements.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and pricing strategies.
• Ensure offers are both technically sound and commercially competitive.
• Support finance team in collections and payment follow-ups.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical (Electro-Mechanical preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years local Saudi experience in techno-commercial sales of electro-mechanical products.
• Licensing & Registration: Must hold a valid Saudi Driving License and be registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of compliance standards (SASO, Aramco, WRAS, NSF, etc.) and proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Commercial Skills: Negotiation, pricing, and margin management skills, experienced in preparing competitive bids.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills (English essential, Arabic an advantage), ability to manage multiple projects, and client relationship management.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + sales incentives. Housing & transportation allowance. Medical insurance. Annual leave and benefits as per Saudi Labor Law.

Your Role
As a Sales Engineer, you will identify customer goals and requirements during the initial sales phase and translate them into a winning technical solution, balancing technology with competitive pricing. You will collaborate closely with the sales manager through the pre-bid, bid, and closing phases to secure projects successfully.

Your Department
You will be part of a department focused on the development of Airports and Parcel segmentation in the EMEA LATAM region, while also providing support to Vanderlande customer centers globally in areas such as Sales Layout Engineering, Sales Engineering, and Sales Consultancy.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Co-define the winning sales strategy with the Sales Manager.
• Resolve commercial and tactical challenges with the Sales Manager.
• Translate customer needs into comprehensive solutions while understanding their processes and tender procedures.
• Organize all sales engineering deliverables throughout the sales process by involving various technical experts.
• Lead the internal sales project team in alignment with the sales plan to achieve the best possible solution.
• Update senior management regarding bid status and progress.
• Compile all aspects of the offer into a clear quotation, including technical solutions, planning, pricing, and terms.
• Present technical solutions effectively to customers, showcasing their value in alignment with customer needs.
• Manage multiple projects across various sales phases.
• Listen and analyze customer requirements thoroughly.

Personal Characteristics

• Good listener and communicator.
• Creative and driven with a winning attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive in seeking information.
• Responsible and ownership of projects.

Education and Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• BSc/MSc in a technical field.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Strongly preferred: Proven track record in material handling systems and customer interaction.

Join Valmet as a Valve’s Actuator and Controls Sales Engineer!
Valmet is seeking a skilled Sales Engineer to enhance our Valve Automation Solutions (VAS) and Valve Actuation Control (VAC) business in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Reporting directly to our Director for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, you will be at the forefront of a dynamic, technology-driven market.

Your Role:

• Drive sales and marketing for Valmet’s VC&A products, including innovative technologies.
• Achieve sales targets while maintaining profitability.
• Secure approvals with End Users and EPCs to be included on essential vendor lists.
• Identify business opportunities through market mapping and develop strategic actions for stakeholders.
• Develop and execute annual plans for key accounts and market segments.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships and manage a distributor network.
• Lead technical seminars, marketing events, and promotional campaigns.
• Analyze market and competitor trends to provide strategic insights.
• Support global and local project pursuits from FEED to award stage.
• Cooperate across internal teams and functions, handling inquiries during quotation phases.
• Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar).
• 57 years of sales experience in the valve industry within the Middle East.
• Demonstrated success in business development and key account management.
• Strong understanding of valve automation and actuation technologies.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a sales territory effectively.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Technically adept at proposing tailored solutions to meet client needs.
• Self-motivated and proactive in recognizing new opportunities.
• Willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

What We Offer:
Join our international team and enjoy a global working environment with exceptional growth opportunities within Valmet’s Flow Control business. This role provides visibility and the chance to advance your skills in a high-impact, customer-facing position.

Application Deadline: September 5