Water Segment Sales Engineer II

Schneider Electric; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia is seeking a senior sales leader for the Water & Wastewater (WWW) segment to drive growth across our full portfolio, from EcoStruxure Automation to software and power solutions. You will manage strategic accounts including SWCC and NWC, and influence project design with consulting engineers.

This role emphasizes solution selling—integrating IoT, software, asset management and energy efficiency—while tracking mega-projects and market trends to expand Schneider

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, automation, mechanical engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years sales experience, with 5+ years in Water & Wastewater (WWW) in KSA.
• Strong network with SWCC, NWC, consultants and EPCs.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in the WWW segment by promoting Schneider Electric’s full portfolio.
• Manage strategic accounts including government authorities and EPCs.
• Prescribe solutions with engineers early in project design.
• Shift to high-value solution-selling integrating IoT, software and energy management.
• Monitor market trends and mega-projects (NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya).
• Collaborate with Tender, Project Execution, Tech Support and Marketing for winning proposals.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/automation/mech engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Telemetry

VSDs

Power distribution

Digital water software

Job description

1. Drive Sales Growth: Achieve and exceed sales targets for the WWW segment by promoting Schneider Electric’s full portfolio (EcoStruxure Automation, Software, and Power solutions).
2. 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.
3. Prescription & Specification: Work closely with engineering consultants to influence project specifications and prescribe Schneider Electric solutions at the early stages of project design.
4. Solution Selling: Shift from product-selling to high‑value solution‑selling, integrating IoT, software, asset management, and energy efficiency solutions.
5. Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, upcoming mega‑projects (such as NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya), and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
6. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Tender, Project Execution, Technical Support, and Marketing teams to deliver winning commercial proposals.

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
2. 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.
3. Network: Strong existing network and proven track record with KSA water authorities (SWCC, NWC), consultants, and major EPCs.
4. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of automation (PLC, SCADA, telemetry), variable speed drives (VSDs), MV/LV power distribution, and digital water software solutions.
5. Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken). Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.
6. Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship‑building skills. A self-driven, result‑oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex sales

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