Sales Engineer – Oil & Gas / Electrical Products

Element Search; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Search is seeking a Sales Engineer for a well-established UAE-based electrical trading, distribution and manufacturing company. The role requires 5–7 years of UAE experience in technical sales and a strong network within the Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial sectors.

The ideal candidate will have solid technical product knowledge, project-sales experience and be adept at RFQs, tenders and negotiations with EPC contractors and procurement teams. UAE driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of UAE experience in technical sales.
• Proven experience selling electrical products to Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial or project-based customers.
• Strong network within the UAE electrical/Oil & Gas market.
• Experience dealing with EPC contractors, E&I contractors, consultants and procurement teams.
• Experience with RFQs, tenders and technical/commercial negotiations.
• UAE driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts across the UAE.
• Identify and pursue opportunities within Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial and electrical projects.
• Build relationships with EPC contractors, E&I contractors, Oil & Gas companies, consultants, procurement teams and project engineers.
• Generate and follow up on RFQs, tenders and project enquiries.
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations and negotiate with customers.
• Conduct customer meetings, site visits and technical product presentations.
• Understand project specifications and recommend suitable products.
• Manage opportunities from enquiry through quotation, negotiation and order closure.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and achieve assigned sales targets.

Skills

Technical sales

UAE market network

Electrical products knowledge

RFQs & tenders

Education

Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation degree

Job description

Element is hiring for a client— a well-established UAE-based electrical trading, distribution and manufacturing company with decades of experience in the market.

The client supplies a wide range of electrical and industrial products to customers across the Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial, infrastructure and construction sectors. With strong stockholding, project capabilities and in-house switchgear manufacturing, the company works with contractors, consultants, project companies and industrial customers across the UAE.

About the Role

The client is looking for a Sales Engineer with 5–7 years of UAE experience in technical sales, preferably within the Oil & Gas, electrical or industrial products sector.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, proven project-sales experience and an established network within the UAE market.

Key Product Experience

• Cable Glands & Cable Lugs
• Instrumentation & Control Cables
• LV/MV Power Cables
• Cable Management & Conduit Systems
• Earthing & Lightning Protection Products
• Electrical Components & Switchgear
• MDB / SMDB / MCC and Control Panels

Experience with products used in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, industrial or hazardous-area applications will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts across the UAE.
• Identify and pursue opportunities within Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial and electrical projects.
• Build strong relationships with EPC contractors, E&I contractors, Oil & Gas companies, consultants, procurement teams and project engineers.
• Generate and follow up on RFQs, tenders and project enquiries.
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations and negotiate with customers.
• Conduct customer meetings, site visits and technical product presentations.
• Understand project specifications and recommend suitable products.
• Manage opportunities from enquiry through quotation, negotiation and order closure.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and achieve assigned sales targets.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of UAE experiencein technical sales.
• Proven experience selling electrical products to Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial or project-based customers.
• Strong existing network within the UAE electrical/Oil & Gas market.
• Experience dealing with EPC contractors, E&I contractors, consultants and procurement teams.
• Strong understanding of electrical products and industrial applications.
• Experience with project sales, RFQs, tenders and technical/commercial negotiations.
• Engineering qualification in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation is preferred.
• UAE driving licence is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

We are specifically looking for someone who is already selling similar electrical products in the UAE and has an established customer network within the Oil & Gas and industrial sectors.

Candidates from electrical manufacturers, distributors, stockists or specialist Oil & Gas suppliers with a proven sales track record will be strongly preferred.