Business Development & Applications Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Eaton, a global power management company, is seeking a Business Development & Applications Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is focused on driving business growth and application expertise within the Saudi Arabian market, contributing to the efficient, safe, and sustainable management of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power.

Role Overview

The Business Development & Applications Engineer will be responsible for identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, developing solutions, and building relationships with customers and partners. This position plays a key role in shaping and executing segment strategies, driving sales performance, and ensuring the successful adoption of Eaton's power management technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities with existing and potential customers, formulating solution offerings by combining Eaton's portfolio.
• Determine implementation plans and drive demand generation using a value-based selling approach.
• Build and maintain a partner network of OEMs and installers/service partners, fostering relationships with key decision-makers.
• Take ownership of a defined focus vertical industry across the EMEA Region, formulating and rolling out a segment strategy, growth plan, and sales playbook in collaboration with the EMEA Sales team and Marketing.
• Develop, plan, and execute local sales, go-to-market, and strategic business development initiatives aligned with the EMEA Regional Sales strategy.
• Drive the achievement of sales targets, proactively identifying and addressing performance shortfalls, and implementing improvement plans.
• Create and implement annual market development plans tailored to country market needs, in collaboration with the relevant OEM/partner landscape.
• Conduct market analysis and develop appropriate forecasts and plans, evaluating customer research, market conditions, and competitor data to formulate country plans.
• Enhance sales efficiency by ensuring comprehensive knowledge of methods and solutions, encompassing both technical and sales aspects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, MBA, or an equivalent degree level.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Technical Product Marketing, or Product Management.
• At least 5 years of regional experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a similar position.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in technical/commercial sales and marketing within industrial markets in the Middle East, specifically the KSA region, ideally within electrification/power distribution systems.
• Background in Heavy Industries and/or Critical Infrastructure sectors such as Logistic Centers, New Energies, Data Centers, Airports, and Hospitals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong critical thinking abilities to identify areas for improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and customer relationship management (CRM) software, with a preference for HubSpot experience.
• Ability to understand and read single-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical equipment.
• Understanding of various electrical terminologies relevant to building, factory, and plant setups.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.