Sales Manager for Syria (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Siemens; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Diversity & Inclusion

Learning programs

Leading technologies

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead business development and sales for Syria and the Levant, leveraging power distribution, electrification and automation expertise.

You will build strategic relationships with utilities, EPCs, channel partners, and customers, driving revenue growth and managing the full sales cycle while collaborating with engineering and finance teams on competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years techno-commercial experience in power distribution, electrification, or automation.
• Extensive sales experience across the Middle East, including Syria, Iraq and Levant markets.
• Proven track record selling MV Switchgear, protection & relay panels, substations, and SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of MV networks (11kV–33kV).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve growth in the assigned territory.
• Drive business development with utilities, industrials, EPCs, consultants, and partners.
• Identify opportunities and build relationships across Syria and Levant.
• Promote MV products, automation solutions, and digitalization offerings.
• Lead the full sales cycle from opportunity to project award.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals with cross-functional teams.
• Forecast, manage pipeline, and report in Siemens CRM.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify growth.

Skills

Techno-commercial sales

Middle East sales

MV switchgear knowledge

Substation automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Smart Infrastructure

Mid-level Professional

At Siemens, we know that our business thrives when our people thrive. That's why we put our people first. Our global and diverse teams are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure combines the real and digital worlds across energy systems, buildings, and industries. Through our Digital Portfolio, we help customers create buildings and infrastructure that are intuitive, safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient.

Our Electrification & Automation team is driving the future of power distribution and industrial infrastructure. Together with our customers, we are transforming the everyday and building resilient, sustainable communities for generations to come.

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to lead business development and sales activities for the Syrian market while being based in Abu Dhabi. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with strong technical expertise in power distribution, electrification, and automation solutions.

Your Role

As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sustainable business growth, building strategic customer relationships, and expanding Siemens' market presence across Syria and the broader Levant region.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve ambitious growth targets within the assigned territory.
• Drive business development activities with utilities, industrial customers, infrastructure developers, EPC contractors, consultants, and channel partners.
• Identify new opportunities and establish strong customer relationships across the Syrian market.
• Promote Siemens' portfolio of Medium Voltage (MV) products, systems, automation solutions, and digitalization offerings.
• Lead customer engagement throughout the entire sales cycle, from opportunity identification to project award.
• Prepare and negotiate commercial and technical proposals in close collaboration with proposal management, engineering, execution, and finance teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with local partners and stakeholders in Syria.
• Develop customer-specific strategies and account plans to increase market penetration and customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate and implement various business models including Joint Ventures (JV), Consortiums, and strategic partnerships based on project requirements.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting through Siemens CRM tools.
• Monitor market developments, competitor activities, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Drive customer-centric engagement and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10-15 years of techno-commercial experience within the power distribution, electrification, or automation industry.
• Strong sales experience across the Middle East region, particularly within Syria, Iraq, and the Levant markets.
• Proven track record of successfully selling and promoting:
• Medium Voltage Switchgear (AIS & GIS)
• Protection, Control & Relay Panels
• Substation Automation Systems
• Communication and SCADA Solutions
• Power Distribution Solutions

Other requirements:

• Strong knowledge of MV electrical networks, particularly within 11kV to 33kV power distribution systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of utility, industrial, and infrastructure market segments.
• Experience working with end-users, EPC contractors, consultants, and channel partners.
• Knowledge of digitalization, smart grid, automation, and smart infrastructure solutions is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage complex sales opportunities and contract negotiations
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and driven to achieve ambitious growth objectives.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and matrix organization.
• Adaptable, curious, and open to emerging technologies and innovative business models.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset

We offer you:

• Flexible mobile working model (2-3 days per week).
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• Access to global learning and development programs.
• The opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies and customers.
• A collaborative culture where every individual is valued and empowered to succeed.

Transform the Everyday with Us

If you are passionate about sales, customer engagement, and building the future of power distribution and infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

At Siemens, we are committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is embedded, and everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.