Senior Sales Engineer – Industrial Electrical & Automation

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is hiring a dynamic Business Development professional to drive new contracts in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and industrial automation sectors. You will act as a primary technical hunter, securing high-value deals and mentoring junior sales teammates.

You will engage EPCC main contractors, present Ex solutions, and negotiate terms to maximise profitability while building long-term relationships with decision-makers across project sites in Malaysia and the region.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics) or Business with technical sales experience.
• Proven sales background in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, metal fabrication, or industrial automation sectors.
• Strong track record of meeting revenue targets and closing technical sales deals.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and project locations across assigned territories.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new sales opportunities with EPCC main contractors and industrial plant clients.
• Present technical solutions including Ex control panels, junction boxes, and custom fabrications.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and commercial conditions to maximize project profitability.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers to secure repeat business.
• Partner with internal proposal and engineering teams to prepare accurate, competitive tenders.
• Mentor junior sales personnel and provide regular pipeline reports to management.

Skills

Technical sales

Oil & Gas experience

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Associate Degree/Diploma

Job description

Job Highlights

• Fast-track career growth in a expanding hazardous-area solutions leader.
• Direct exposure to major EPCC contractors, Oil & Gas, and Petrochemical sectors.
• Competitive commission structure paired with annual performance bonuses and comprehensive health benefits.

About the Company

We are a premier Malaysian industrial solutions provider specializing in certified explosion-proof (Ex) electrical systems, custom fabrications, and process automation. Our team supports major infrastructure and energy projects across Malaysia and the region.

About the Job

This role focuses on driving new business development, securing high-value contracts, and managing key contractor relationships. You will act as a primary technical hunter while mentoring junior sales team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and close new sales opportunities with EPCC main contractors and industrial plant clients.
• Present technical solutions including Ex control panels, junction boxes, and custom fabrications.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and commercial conditions to maximize project profitability.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers to secure repeat business.
• Partner with internal proposal and engineering teams to prepare accurate, competitive tenders.
• Mentor junior sales personnel and provide regular pipeline reports to management.

Skills & Experience Required

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics) or Business with technical sales experience.
• Proven sales background in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, metal fabrication, or industrial automation sectors.
• Strong track record of meeting revenue targets and closing technical sales deals.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and project locations across assigned territories.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Associate Degree/Diploma