Sales Engineer - Drilling Products

Ali & Sons Contracting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ali & Sons Oil & Gas in the UAE is seeking a Sales Engineer with a mechanical or petroleum background to support drilling products and manage vendor relationships. The role combines office work with field visits to rigs and client sites.

You will prepare technical and commercial proposals, coordinate equipment deliveries, and maintain strong communication with customers to capture feedback and new business opportunities. Fluent English and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years in sales engineering, technical support, or drilling products within the oil & gas industry.
• Good understanding of drilling equipment, products, and field operations.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers, review quotations, and select vendors.
• Coordinate timely delivery of drilling equipment and materials to clients.
• Assist in managing relationships with international principals and suppliers.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for clients.
• Support payments and collections with suppliers and clients.
• Maintain regular communication with customers for feedback and future opportunities.
• Attend customer meetings and technical discussions.
• Provide after-sales technical support with suppliers.
• Prepare sales and activity reports for management.
• Conduct field visits to rigs, yards, and client locations to support applications.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality standards, and procedures.

Skills

Sales engineering

Drilling products

English fluency

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Petroleum

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Section Head – Drilling Products in sourcing and evaluating suppliers, reviewing quotations, and selecting the most suitable vendors.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of drilling equipment and materials to clients.
• Assist in managing relationships with assigned international principals and suppliers.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for clients.
• Support payment follow-ups with suppliers and collections from clients.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to obtain feedback on products, services, and future business opportunities.
• Attend customer meetings, technical discussions, and presentations as required.
• Provide after-sales technical support in collaboration with suppliers.
• Assist in resolving customer concerns and ensuring prompt issue resolution.
• Prepare sales reports, activity reports, and performance updates for management.
• Conduct field visits to drilling rigs, yards, and customer locations to support product applications and operational requirements.
• Assist with maintenance planning and maintaining maintenance records where required.
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Section Head – Drilling Products.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in sales engineering, technical support, or drilling products within the oil & gas industry.
• Good understanding of drilling equipment, products, and field operations.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• General computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work both in office and field environments, including visits to rigs and client sites.
• A proactive mindset with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Why Join Us?

At Ali & Sons Oil & Gas, you'll become part of a respected organization with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering and energy solutions across the UAE. We offer:

• Opportunity to work with leading international drilling product manufacturers and industry experts.
• Exposure to major oil & gas projects and technical field operations.
• A collaborative and professional work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Career development opportunities within a diversified and established organization.
• A culture that prioritizes safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.