Technical Sales Specialist - Industrial Services

Job description

SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is looking for a commercially driven Technical Sales Specialist to join its 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 (TPI), non-destructive testing (NDT) and related services, working with customers in Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Utilities and other industrial sectors to understand their technical requirements, find opportunities and deliver suitable service solutions.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 in 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 or third-party inspection is highly preferred
• 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

Skills

• Business Development
• NDT
• Negotiation
• Technical Sales
• Third-Party Inspection