Water Segment Sales Engineer II

Schneider Electric - UAE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric - UAE in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Strategic Account Manager to lead relationships with government water authorities, consultants and EPCs. You will drive value-based solution selling and influence early project design with engineering partners.

Join a cross-functional team (Tender, Project Execution, Technical Support and Marketing) to deliver winning commercial proposals. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of successful sales experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to the Water & Wastewater (WWW) segment in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong existing network with KSA water authorities (SWCC, NWC), consultants, and major EPCs.
• Deep knowledge of automation (PLC, SCADA, telemetry), variable speed drives (VSDs), MV/LV power distribution, and digital water software solutions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government water authorities, private developers, major consultants, and EPC contractors.
• Prescribe Schneider Electric solutions at the early stages of project design in collaboration with engineering consultants.
• Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities in the Water & Wastewater segment in Saudi Arabia.
• Collaborate with Tender, Project Execution, Technical Support and Marketing teams to deliver winning commercial proposals.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Strategic selling

Arabic language advantages

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Strategic Account Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including government water authorities e g NWC SWCC private developers major consultants and EPC contractors Prescription amp Specification Work closely with engineering consultants to influence project specifications and prescribe Schneider Electric solutions at the early stages of project design Solution Selling Shift from product-selling to high-value solution-selling integrating IoT software asset management and energy efficiency solutions Market Intelligence Monitor market trends upcoming mega-projects such as NEOM Red Sea Qiddiya and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Tender Project Execution Technical Support and Marketing teams to deliver winning commercial proposals

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Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of successful sales experience, with at least 5 years strictly dedicated to the Water & Wastewater (WWW) segment in Saudi Arabia.

Network

• Strong existing network and proven track record with KSA water authorities (SWCC, NWC), consultants, and major EPCs.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of automation (PLC, SCADA, telemetry), variable speed drives (VSDs), MV/LV power distribution, and digital water software solutions.

Language

• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills. A self-driven, result-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex sales.