Lab Sales Engineer

Kafou Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kafou Group in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a driven Sales Engineer/Sales Specialist for laboratory and medical products (IVF, Genetics, Stem Cells, Research Labs). You will generate leads, build customer relationships, and hit sales targets through technical product knowledge and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities include understanding customer needs, presenting solutions, negotiating contracts, coordinating with marketing, product development, and service teams, and supporting product

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in BiomedicalEngineering or Marketing.
• 3-5 years of experience in the laboratory sector.
• Experience in the Western, Southern, or Eastern regions of Saudi Arabia.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ownership of a car.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory-related fields.
• Preferred experience as a Laboratory Sales Engineer or Laboratory Sales Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation: identify and pursue new sales opportunities.
• Customer engagement: build and nurture client relationships.
• Sales presentations: deliver product demonstrations.
• Negotiation: close contracts and pricing to secure deals.
• Sales targets: meet monthly and quarterly sales goals.
• Collaboration: work with marketing, product development, and customer service teams.
• Product launches: support successful introductions in designated regions.

Skills

English

Arabic

Education

Biomedical Engineering or Marketing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

During the 1980s, Saudi Arabia’s power needs increased to fuel the growth of the economy. To capitalize on that trend, Kafou Group was established in 1983 and emerged as a key player in the power generation market.

The company has structured itself under a strategic partnership model collaborating with leading international firms in the electricity, power, water treatment, and petrochemicals space. With more than 25 years of specialized experience, Kafou Group has cemented its name as a unique power player in the Kingdom.

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivatedSales Engineer/Sales Specialist specializing in the laboratory and medicalbusiness (IVF, Genetics, Stem Cells, Research Labs). This role involvesgenerating sales leads, building and maintaining customer relationships, andachieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have technical salesexpertise, particularly in laboratory medical disposables and devices, and astrong understanding of the biomedical engineering field.

Key responsibilities includeunderstanding customer needs, promoting products or services, and closing salesdeals. The Sales Engineer will collaborate closely with marketing, productdevelopment, and customer service teams to deliver a cohesive and effectivesales approach. Additional duties include conducting market research,negotiating contracts, and supporting product launches. Success in this rolerequires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a proactivemindset, and the ability to perform under pressure while meeting sales goalsand deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation: Identify and pursue new salesopportunities through diverse channels.
  
• Customer Engagement: Build and nurture clientrelationships by understanding their needs and providing tailoredsolutions.
  
• Sales Presentations: Deliver compelling productdemonstrations and presentations to prospective customers.
  
• Negotiation: Effectively negotiate contracts andpricing to close sales deals.
  
• Sales Targets: Consistently meet or exceed monthlyand quarterly sales goals.
  
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends,competitor activities, and market conditions, including managing turnkeyprojects.
  
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of salesactivities and customer interactions in CRM systems.
  
• Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, andcustomer service teams to create a unified approach to sales.
  
• Product Launch: Support team members in ensuringthe successful introduction of products within the designated salesregions.
  

This position offers an excitingopportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to make assinificant impact in a dynamic and innovative field.

Requirements

Qualifications &Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in BiomedicalEngineering or Marketing.
  
• 3-5 years of experience in the laboratory sector.
  
• Proven experience in the Western, Southern, orEastern regions of Saudi Arabia.
  
• Possession of a valid driver’s license andownership of a car.
  
• Hands-on experience in laboratory-related fields.
  
• Preferred experience as a Laboratory Sales Engineeror Laboratory Sales Specialist.
  

Skills:

• Excellent proficiency in English and Arabic, bothwritten and verbal.
  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Officeapplications.
  
• Exceptional communication skills.
  
• Ability to perform under pressure.
  
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to tasks,and ability to meet deadlines.
  
• Proficient in preparing and analyzing reports.
  
• Effective multitasking abilities.
  

Key Behaviors for Success:

• Strongrelationship-building and maintenancecapabilities.
  
• Effective management of business and teamrequirements.
  

Key Performance Indicators(KPIs):

• Adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) foreach transaction.
  
• High levels of employee satisfaction.
  
• Reduction in employee grievances.
  
• Decreased rate of complaints regarding the workenvironment.
  
• Assurance of the legal compliance and safety of thefacilities.
  
• Flexible working hours and a healthy work environment.
  
• Opportunities for personal growth and skill development.
  
• Annual travel tickets and exit/re-entry visas.