Sales Executive – Automotive R&D Lab Testing Services

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized automotive laboratory in Dubai is seeking a Sales Executive to drive business growth. You will identify and acquire clients in the automotive sector, promote a full suite of testing services, and prepare commercial proposals. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with over 10 years of sales experience in automotive testing lab services. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales experience in automotive testing lab services or similar.
• Strong technical understanding of testing standards (ISO, IEC, SAE, ASTM).
• Experience with environmental chambers and vibration test systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and acquire clients including OEMs and suppliers.
• Promote and sell a full suite of laboratory testing services.
• Prepare quotations and commercial offers while achieving sales targets.
• Act as a primary contact between customers and engineering teams.
• Monitor project execution and ensure timely delivery of results.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical understanding of testing standards

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Black Pearl is recruiting a Sales Executive Automotive R&D / Lab Testing Services to drive business growth for a specialized automotive laboratory offering Metrology Mechanical Testing Climatic/IP Testing Vibration Testing and Electrical & Electronics (E&E) services.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify qualify and acquire clients including OEMs Tier-1/2 suppliers and R&D centers.
• Promote a full suite of testing services (metrology mechanical climatic vibration E&E).
• Prepare quotations technical proposals and commercial offers.
• Achieve sales targets through structured pipeline and territory management.
• Act as the main point of contact between customers and engineering/lab teams.
• Guide clients in selecting appropriate test methods (ISO ASTM IEC SAE LV124/125 OEM specs).
• Monitor project execution and ensure timely delivery of results.
• Maintain strong technical and market knowledge to identify new opportunities.
• Participate in industry events trade shows and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with internal specialists to ensure feasibility and accuracy of proposals.
• Provide feedback for market trends competitor analysis and service expansion.

RequirementsTo be considered for this role you need to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 10 years of sales experience in automotive testing lab services metrology or industrial engineering.
• Strong technical understanding of testing standards (ISO IEC SAE ASTM).
• Experience with environmental chambers vibration shakers and E&E test systems is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.
• CRM proficiency and strong organizational skills.