Sales Engineer

Lucy Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Electric, based in Dubai, seeks a Sales Engineer to support the Area Sales Manager in managing customer relationships and developing assigned territories. You will handle day-to-day sales support, opportunity tracking, technical and commercial coordination, and bid submissions to drive business growth.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 3–5 years MV distribution equipment sales experience, fluent English, Arabic preferred, and a UAE driving license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Arabic language skills preferred.
• Valid UAE driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support ASM in managing customer relationships and territory development.
• Execute sales strategy and meet targets in allocated markets.
• Coordinate tendering, product management, engineering, and operations for quotations.
• Identify and attract new customers and maintain a solid sales pipeline.
• Attend FATs and customer meetings as required.

Skills

Tender and quotation management

Customer relationship management

Market research and opportunity ident.

Opportunity tracking

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Coordination and communication

Time management and planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

As a member of the Sales Department, the Sales Engineer will support the Area Sales Manager (ASM) in managing and developing assigned territories and customers. The role focuses on day-to-day sales support activities, opportunity tracking, customer engagement, technical and commercial coordination, pipeline management, and business development activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Sales & Opportunity Management:

• Ensure theexecutionofsales strategy and targets achievement in allocated markets, segments and customer accounts.
• Manage sales expansion plans across assigned accounts, segments and markets to sell Lucy Electric full portfolio.
• Develop annual sales plans in line with growth ambition and implement business-driven actions accordingly.
• Identify and attract new potential customers.
• Generate solid sales pipeline with high information quality and balanced nature to deliver budget commitment.
• Identifypartnershipopportunitiesandparticipateinthe definitionofpartnership agreements
• Monitor market intelligence platforms (e.g. MEED) and other available sources to identify new projects and business opportunities. Follow-up with customers on potential enquiries and tenders to ensure active participation in new opportunities
• Conduct 7-8 customer visits per week, product presentations, introductory meetings, and cold-calling activities to support business growth under the guidance of the Area Sales Manager.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, consultants, utilities, distributors, EPC contractors, and end users.
• Coordinate with Tendering, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure timely preparation of quotations and tender submissions.
• Support customers with technical clarifications and documentation requirements throughout the bidding process in coordination with the tendering teamand strive to respond to customers in a timely manner.
• Follow up submitted quotations with customers and maintain regular communication on opportunity status to maximize our success chances and improve our hit rate.
• Support the ASM in achieving territory order intake targets through effective opportunity management, customer support, and sales coordination activities.
• Support the ASM in day-to-day customer interactions and sales coordination activities.

Order Handover & Project Support:

• Handover purchase orders along with supporting documents to the Operations team in a timely manner. Support the Operations team in obtaining the manufacturing clearance when required.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and customer meetings whenever required.

Reporting & Administration

• Ensure CRM and pipeline information is maintained accurately, completely, and on time.
• Prepare periodic sales activity reports, opportunity updates, and market intelligence reports as required by management.
• Maintain customer records, project databases, and sales documentation in accordance with company requirements.

JOB CONTEXT:

• The Sales Engineer will be based in Dubai.

• He will support the Area Sales Manager in managing customer relationships and business development activities across designated territories.

• He will ensure continuity of customer support and territory coverage during periods of ASM travel, leave, or peak workload.

• He will proactively identify new customers, consultants, contractors, and project opportunities within assigned territories.

• He will promote Lucy Electric products and solutions including primary switchgear, RMUs, overhead line equipment, Digital Solutions, and emerging technologies including SF6-free solutions.

• He will assist in prequalifying Lucy Electric portfolio with new customers and renew expired prequalifications.

• He will attend Exhibitions and Sales Promotions on behalf of the Company, which could be inside or outside of the U.A.E.

• He will attend tender openings when required.

• He will undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed in order to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by the Sales & Marketing Department.

• He will work with the broad team in other departments in the identification of proper and correct materials, part assemblies and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task to coordinate and drive business success.

• To be ready to travel as per business requirements which may incur overnight stays outside the U.A.E.

• He will comply with all company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of information relating to the company’s business and staff.

• He will adhere to the established safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedure

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:-

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Arabic language skills preferred.
• Valid UAE driving license

Minimum Experience:

3-5 years of experience in medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment sales, sales support, tendering, application engineering, or sales engineering.

Experience dealing with utilities, contractors, consultants, EPC contractors, and industrial customers is preferred.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Understanding of medium-voltage distribution equipment and solutions.
• Tender and quotation management.
• Customer relationship management.
• Market research and opportunity identification.

• CRM and pipeline management.

• Opportunity tracking and sales administration.

• Knowledge in Incoterms and Documentary Credit

• Good Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Good Negotiation Skills
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Time Management and Planning
• Constructive Reporting
• Proficientin MS Office (Excel, Word, MS Project and Outlook)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent Organizational Skills, Ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines.
• Customer Focused
• Results-oriented
• Organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively under direction while managing multiple priorities.
• Eagerness to learn and continuously develop technical and commercial competencies.
• Flexible to attend to customer complaints anytime of the day

• Understanding of Health & Safety rules and safe working practices