Technical Sales Specialist - Industrial Services
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Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at SGS. Jubail · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Find and develop sales opportunities for industrial inspection, testing and related technical services
- Build customer relationships across oil and gas, power generation, utilities and other industrial sectors
- Clarify customer needs, then coordinate with technical teams on suitable services and proposals
- Prepare quotations, answer customer enquiries and follow up to support repeat business
- Grow Eastern Region accounts while working toward sales targets and handling opportunities more independently
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science or another related technical field
- At least three years in technical sales, industrial sales or business development
- You understand Saudi industrial markets, especially the Eastern Region
- You are based in Saudi Arabia and hold a valid Saudi driving licence
Who this fits
This mid-level, customer-facing sales role suits someone with technical services experience who can develop accounts and coordinate commercial proposals. The position is onsite in Jubail, and customer visits and business development involve travel. You’ll work with the Sales Manager on complex proposals while building toward independent opportunity management.
From the employer
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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