Sales Executive

James Fisher and Sons plc; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc seeks a Sales Executive (Permanent) with flexible location in UAE or Saudi Arabia. You will report to the Regional Head of Sales and work with the sales support team to retain business and generate new opportunities in Energy Services.

Responsibilities include managing the regional sales pipeline, maintaining Salesforce CRM data, supporting product development with market insights, and representing the business at industry events to expand market share.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong relationship building.
• Strategic, analytical and data-driven mindset.
• Strong organisational, project management and time management abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Salesforce CRM data and forecasts; manage customer profiles, leads and opportunities.
• Help drive revenue by acquiring new customers and nurturing existing relationships in Energy Services.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales Support and KAM to ensure high-quality interactions and data-driven improvements.

Skills

Sales operations

CRM systems

Multinational experience

Analytical mindset

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Sales Executive
Permanent position
Location can be flexible either Dubai, UAE or Saudi Arabia

The Role:

The Sales Executive reports to the Regional Head of Sales and works closely with the sales support team, Marketing, and the wider James Fisher Energy Services to retain business and generate new sales opportunities.
Drive revenue growth by acquiring new customers and nurturing existing relationships with the sale of Energy Services product & service offerings.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Sales process adherence: Ensure compliance with the Sales & Tendering process to establish uniformity across the whole team leading to consistency in high-quality interactions and data driven improvements in performance.
• Frequent upkeep of Salesforce CRM data to maintain accurate customer profiles, correspondence, leads, opportunities, and forecasting data.
• Support the new product development process by providing critical market insights, validating concepts with customers, and commercialisation planning alongside development.

Sales:

• Responsible for the delivery of their assigned sales revenue targets and any associated stretch goals.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities to expand market share across the region.
• Manage the regional sales pipeline optimally with focus on maintaining steady velocity of leads to successful closure.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring client satisfaction and providing after-sales support.
• Gain periodic customer feedback and identity opportunities for recording case studies.
• Participation in periodic regional sales and SLT calls for the purposes of sharing knowledge and collaborating with the wider team, including Marketing & Key Account Management.

Business Development:

• Analysing industry trends, market research, and competitor activity to stay ahead.
• Support Regional Head of Sales with the development of strategic plans and NPD sales plans.
• Attend networking events & industry related exhibitions and conferences
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities to improve strategies, and provide regular sales performance updates to management

What we’re looking for:

You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong relationship-building capability both internal and external.
Strategic, analytical, and data-driven mindset.
Strong organisational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Continuous improvement mindset with a positive, “can-do” attitude and motivated to learn and develop new skills.

Key skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience in sales operations, sales administration, or enablement would be preferred.
• Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce desirable) along with exposure to Energy Services or similar technical sectors.
• Experience working in multinational or multicultural environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and competent in Excel / Power BI

*You will need the right to reside and work in UAE to be eligible for this position.

Why join us?

Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables - from well support and full-field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Visit our website at: www.james-fisher.com

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.