Technical Sales Specialist - Industrial Services

SGS; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a commercially driven Technical Sales Specialist to join our Industrial Services team in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.

You will drive business development and customer engagement for industrial service offerings, including third-party inspection and non-destructive testing, across Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Utilities sectors. Based in the Eastern Region, you will travel as required and coordinate with internal teams to deliver tailored service solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical sales or business development.
• Must be based in Saudi Arabia, preferably Eastern Region, with a valid Saudi driving licence.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for industrial inspection and related services.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers across Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Utilities and related sectors.
• Understand customer requirements and coordinate with internal teams to provide suitable service solutions.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, respond to enquiries, and provide commercial/technical clarifications.
• Maintain regular customer engagement to strengthen existing business and secure repeat orders.
• Develop new accounts and expand SGS's presence in the Eastern Region.
• Work towards sales targets and contribute to revenue growth.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Customer relationship management

Negotiation

Saudi market knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

SGS is looking for a commercially driven Technical Sales Specialist to join our Industrial Services team in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.

In this role, you will drive business development and customer engagement for our industrial service offerings, including third-party inspection (TPI), non-destructive testing (NDT), and other relevant services. You will work closely with customers across the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Utilities and related industrial sectors to understand their technical requirements, identify business opportunities and deliver suitable service solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for industrial inspection, testing and related technical services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers across the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Utilities and industrial sectors.
• Understand customer requirements and coordinate with internal technical teams to provide suitable service solutions.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, respond to customer enquiries, and provide commercial and technical clarifications in coordination with relevant teams.
• Maintain regular customer engagement to strengthen existing business, improve customer coverage and secure repeat orders.
• Develop new accounts and expand SGS's presence within the Eastern Region.
• Work towards assigned sales targets and contribute to revenue growth.
• Coordinate with the Sales Manager on complex technical and commercial proposals while progressively developing the ability to manage opportunities independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical sales, industrial sales or business development, preferably within testing, inspection, certification or industrial services.
• Good understanding of the Saudi industrial market, particularly the Eastern Region.
• Exposure to Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Utilities, NDT, third-party inspection or related technical service sectors is highly preferred.
• Ability to understand customer requirements, coordinate technical proposals, manage quotations and drive sales opportunities.
• Strong customer relationship management, communication, negotiation and follow-up skills.
• Must be based in Saudi Arabia, preferably in the Eastern Region, with a valid Saudi driving licence.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and business development activities.

Additional Information

Join SGS

Join a global leader in testing, inspection and certification and contribute to delivering trusted industrial solutions while building lasting customer partnerships and growing our presence across Saudi Arabia.