Field Sales Engineer - Saudi Arabia

ALFA LAVAL; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in fluid handling technology is looking for a proactive Field Sales Engineer to drive sales in Saudi Arabia. You will identify opportunities and manage customer relationships, focusing on engineering solutions for the Food and Pharma sectors. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in Arabic and English. This exciting role is based in Al Khobar and offers opportunities for career growth and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to expand global network

Challenging position in friendly environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in aftermarket or service sales.
• Experience in the Food and/or Pharma industry preferred.
• Good understanding of installed base management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Alfa Laval products and services.
• Identify business opportunities and manage sales leads.
• Analyze market trends and develop sales plans.
• Engage with customers to understand their operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate customer data and sales operations.

Skills

Sales process execution

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Quotation management

Communication skills

Lifecycle-driven selling

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

We are hiring Field Sales Engineer!!

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. Our team is dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving excellence mainly in energy, the environment, food and the marine industry.

We are looking for a proactive Field Sales Engineer to drive sales through technical expertise, client relationships, and customized solutions in the Saudi territory.

If you're a proactive individual with a passion for technology and sales, eager to take on new challenges and drive success in the field, we’d love to hear from you.

Who you are?

Responsible for identifying business opportunities within the market and concluding direct sales of Alfa Laval products and services within Saudi Arabia & Bahrain for Food & Pharma After Sales.

About the job

Key Responsibilities

• Execute established sales processes and guidelines to promote and sell Alfa Laval aftermarket products and services, including service solutions, spare parts, and upgrades.
• Analyze market trends, installed base data, and customer buying behavior to develop aftermarket sales plans aligned with business division strategy and targets, in collaboration with senior sales colleagues and team leaders.
• Identify, qualify, and manage aftermarket leads from the market and existing customers, converting them into tangible business opportunities to ensure a healthy sales pipeline.
• Actively engage with customers through regular visits, meetings, and interactions to understand operational challenges and demonstrate the value of Alfa Laval aftermarket solutions.
• Manage day-to-day sales operations by maintaining accurate customer data, customer grids, and proactive planning through internal sales and CRM tools.
• Prepare and deliver value-based quotations tailored to customer needs, clearly highlighting unique selling points such as lifecycle cost reduction, performance optimization, and reliability, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Consistently use CRM and other internal tools to support the aftermarket sales process, ensure high‑quality data, and enable fact‑based decision‑making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering Graduate or Diploma holder.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in aftermarket sales, internal sales, or service sales, preferably within the Food and/or Pharma industry.
• Strong experience in quotation management, customer communication, and customer account support.
• Good understanding of installed base management and lifecycle‑driven selling is an advantage.
• Language skills: Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Market exposure: Familiarity with the KSA market is an added advantage.
• Nationality: Preferably Egyptian; however, applications from all qualified candidates are welcome.

The location

The position is located in Al khobar.

Why Should You Apply?

• An exciting place to build your career in the sales team having the opportunity to expand your global network inside- and outside Alfa Laval with different nationalities.
• Excellent opportunity to work with a global leader within the key technology areas of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling.
• We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an international, open, and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.

If you consider yourself qualified for the position please apply.

Note –

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games.