Senior Technical Sales Engineer

ProLab Systems W.L.L.; Manama; On-site; BHD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLab Systems W.L.L. in Bahrain is seeking a highly technical Senior Technical Sales Engineer with 10-15 years in lab systems and technical sales to drive growth across GCC markets.

You will configure analytical equipment, lead a technical team, analyse client requirements, and develop techno-commercial proposals. Fluent English is mandatory; Arabic knowledge is preferred. Willingness to travel within the Middle East is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechatronics/Instrumentation Engineering or related field.
• Fluent in English (mandatory).
• Willingness to travel within the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Technical Solution Engineering and Development
• Analyse client application requirements
• Select and configure sample preparation systems and analytical instruments
• Ensure full technical solutions to meet customer needs
• Techno-Commercial Proposals and tender support
• Client interface and technical presentations

Skills

Technical sales

Lab systems

Team leadership

PFDs & P&IDs

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Mechatronics/Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

P&IDs interpretation

Job description

ProLab Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive turnkey laboratory solutions, across the GCC, delivering integrated systems across sample preparation, analytical instrumentation, and lab automation for industries including mining, cement, metals, petrochemicals, refineries, building materials, and research.

We are seeking a highly technical, solution-driven Senior Technical Sales Engineer with 10-15 years experience on a similar field to support ProLab Systems future growth.

Role Focus This is a technical-first role ( 70%) requiring strong expertise in:

• Configure Analytical equipment s that ProLab Systems represents (view our website).
• Able to configure sample preparation for different techniques
• Able to lead a technical team
• Laboratory equipment selection from the partners we represent & configuration

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Solution Engineering and Development
• Analyse client application requirements
• Select and configure: Sample preparation systems (for cement, food, pharmaceuticals, polymer, refinery, mining etc.) Analytical instruments
• Ensure full technical solutions to meet customer application needs and requirement
• Techno-Commercial Proposals
• Prepare visually appealing quality proposals including:
• Strong technical proposal writing and commercial understanding
• Technical specifications and deviations
• System architecture and equipment selection
• Costing and pricing
• Support tenders, bid clarifications, and negotiations
• Client Interface
• Conduct technical presentations and site engagements
• Build relationships with end users, consultants, and contractors

Technical Expertise (Essential)

• Strong hands-on knowledge of: Laboratory systems for cement, food, pharmaceuticals, polymer, refinery, mining etc. Sample preparation and lab workflows
• Ability to interpret: PFDs, P&IDs, and technical specifications
• Experience in equipment selection according to customer application needs is mandatory

Software Proficiency:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to travel within the Middle East to meet with partners and clients.

Work Ethic:

• Positive attitude, self-driven, capable of working independently, and meeting deadlines.

Motivation:

• Highly responsible and motivated to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-growth environment.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s Degree in: Chemical / Mechatronics / Instrumentation Engineering
• Fluent in English (mandatory)
• Working knowledge of Arabic (preferred)
• 10+ years in technical sales / applications / lab systems
• Proven track record in project-based or solution sales
• Strong hands-on knowledge of: Laboratory systems for cement, food, pharmaceuticals, polymer, refinery, mining etc. Sample preparation and lab workflows
• Ability to interpret: PFDs, P&IDs, and technical specifications
• Experience in equipment selection according to customer application needs is mandatory
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Willingness to travel within the Middle East to meet with partners and clients.
• Positive attitude, self-driven, capable of working independently, and meeting deadlines.
• Highly responsible and motivated to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-growth environment.