Sales Engineer, Water Technology, MENA Region

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water and wastewater treatment solutions is seeking a competent Sales Engineer in Abu Dhabi. This role involves driving sales and engaging with clients across various sectors while leveraging technical expertise. The ideal candidate should possess a strong industry background, proven sales record, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. A minimum of 8 years of experience in the UAE, particularly in the MENA region, is vital for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience, with at least 5 years in the UAE.
• At least 3 years as a Sales Engineer in a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of turnkey water treatment solutions in MENA.
• Manage complete sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Collaborate with proposal and engineering teams for project execution.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Knowledge of water treatment processes

Strong communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

CRM software

Job description

The Sales Engineer will be responsible for driving sales of turnkey water and wastewater treatment solutions, focusing on key sectors within the MENA region. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in technical sales, industry knowledge, and hands-on experience working across the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Drive the sales of turn key, infrastructure and project sales for water and wastewater treatment systems in line with company targets.

2. Identify and secure new business opportunities using market intelligence and prior regional experience.

3. Manage the complete sales cycle — from lead generation to closing — across assigned sectors.

4. Contribute actively to meeting annual sales targets and supporting overall business growth.

5. Ensure maximum profitability and consistent sales pipeline.

Client Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in industrial, municipal / government, oil & gas, and hospitality sectors.
• Understand and address specific water treatment needs for each client.

Technical Sales Support

Offer technical expertise and consultation to clients during solution development.

Recommend products and systems tailored to clients’ technical requirements.

Collaborate with estimation and proposal teams by providing detailed technical input, client budgets, cost breakdowns, competitor information, target prices, and timeline expectations.

Market & Competitor Analysis

• Stay updated on market trends, technologies, and competitor offerings within the MENA region.
• Identify emerging opportunities and provide strategic input.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with proposal, engineering, and project teams to ensure smooth execution of projects.
• Align cross-functional efforts to maximize client satisfaction.
• Provide end-to-end client support — from pre-sales to post-installation follow-up.
• Address technical queries and resolve issues to maintain high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Mechanical / Chemical.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience, with at least 5 years in the UAE and MENA region
• MENA experience is mandatory.

Additional Information

• At least 3 years working as a Sales Engineer in a similar business or industry.
• Valid UAE driving license and own vehicle.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Professional Requirements :

• Proven experience in technical sales, preferably in the water and wastewater treatment industry.
• In-depth knowledge of water treatment processes, technologies, and equipment’s.
• Strong understanding of the industrial, O&G, Municipal / Government, Hospitality sector in the UAE.
• Excellent industry knowledge of Water Technology Projects, Principles, Customers & Clients.
• Excellent knowledge of Water Technology solutions and technical aspects.

Attributes and Behaviours :

• Business acumen and commercial understanding of work and processes.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other colleagues, customers, clients and other stakeholders.
• Excellent personality with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and CRM software.

Technology Engineer • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates