Sales Engineer - UAE Region

PermAlert Leak Detection; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US-based leak detection technology company is seeking a Sales Engineer for the UAE market. The role involves driving the sales cycle, conducting technical presentations, and collaborating with teams to solve customer problems. Ideal candidates will have technical sales experience in building management systems or similar fields and be fluent in Arabic.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in the UAE region.
• Experience in technical sales, preferably in building management systems.
• Fluent in Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical product presentations and demonstrations.
• Qualify and convert leads into sales opportunities.
• Participate in tradeshows to raise product awareness.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Technical sales

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in technical fields

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe

Job description

The Sales Engineer will drive the sales cycle from building customer relationships, generating inquiries, designing solutions, to closing sales. You will work closely with the sales manager, technical manager, and other functional teams in the UAE market. You are people-focused, passionate about solving customer problems, and attentive to details.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct routine technical product presentations and demonstrations at lunch and learn sessions with channel partners and customers.
2. Qualify and convert incoming leads into sales opportunities and close business.
3. Participate in tradeshows and other marketing initiatives to raise product awareness and increase sales.
4. Build knowledge of competing products and develop strategies to sell against them.
5. Collaborate with the technical support team to provide timely customer support.
6. Update CRM tool information regularly.

Requirements

1. At least 1-3 years of experience in the UAE region.
2. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in technical fields preferred.
3. Experience in technical sales, preferably in building management systems, HVAC, fire systems, or industrial controls in mission-critical facilities.
4. Experience and contacts in data center and commercial building projects are required.
5. Exposure to O&G market is a plus but not required.
6. Understanding of sensing technology and monitoring systems.
7. Fluent in Arabic is preferred.
8. Proficient in computer skills, ideally with experience in take-off tools such as Bluebeam and Adobe.
9. Ability to travel within the UAE market up to 50%.

About PermAlert

• We are a US-based leading leak detection technology company. Our focus on delivering quality products and customer satisfaction has positioned us for growth. We are seeking an entrepreneurial and self-sufficient Sales Engineer to join our team in the Middle East region.