Sales Engineer - Metallic and Non Metallic Expansion Joints

Wisterra HR Consultancy; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment agency seeks a Sales Engineer for a role focused on industrial sectors, especially in EPC and oil & gas. The position demands a candidate with 3–5 years of relevant sales experience, strong technical knowledge of expansion joints, and a proven ability to foster relationships with key clients. Responsibilities include managing the sales cycle, preparing competitive proposals, and interpreting technical drawings. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial sales, preferably in piping, valves, or expansion joints.
• Strong technical understanding of piping systems and industrial applications.
• Familiarity with tendering processes and proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales of expansion joints and industrial hoses.
• Build relationships with decision-makers.
• Manage sales cycle from lead qualification to order closure.
• Prepare commercial proposals and assist in bid documentation.

Skills

Sales and client management

Technical knowledge of expansion joints

Interpersonal skills with key decision-makers

Job description

We’re recruiting a Sales Engineer – Industrial Sector for one of our engineering clients (EPC/Oil & Gas focus) seeking a high-performance, results-driven Sales Engineer to expand our footprint across the EPC, OEM, and industrial sectors. This role combines strong technical knowledge of expansion joints (metallic, rubber, fabric), bellows, piping systems, MEJ solutions, EJMA standards, and industrial hoses with exceptional commercial acumen.

Sales & Client Management

• Lead and grow the sales of metallic, rubber, and fabric expansion joints, bellows, and industrial hoses across industrial, power, oil & gas, marine, and EPC clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at EPCs, power plants, marine yards, oil & gas operators, and industrial customers.
• Manage the entire sales cycle: lead qualification ? client meetings ? site visits ? technical presentations ? order closure.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and ensure accurate CRM updates, opportunity tracking, and follow-up.

Technical & Commercial Responsibilities

• Receive and manage RFQs/tenders from EPC contractors, consultants, and end-users.
• Prepare accurate, competitive, and technically aligned commercial proposals.
• Interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, movement/pressure specifications, and technical requirements to recommend suitable expansion joint (MEJ/EJMA-compliant) solutions.
• Assist in bid preparation, tender documentation, and compliance submissions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial sales, preferably in piping, valves, expansion joints, or related engineered products.
• Strong technical understanding of piping/valve systems, bellows, expansion joints (MEJ), EJMA standards, and industrial applications.
• Familiarity with tendering, RFQ processes, and technical proposal preparation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, GA, movement specs).