senior sales engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR SALES ENGINEER  

Senior Sales Engineer – Water Treatment 

Location: Sharjah, UAE 

Experience: 3–5 years 

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 

Industry: Water & Wastewater Treatment

About the Role

A leading Water Treatment company in Sharjah is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Sales Engineer to drive business growth across water and wastewater treatment solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing a strong sales pipeline, understanding customer requirements, and leading client engagements from initial discussions and technical presentations through negotiation and successful closure. The role requires strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a customer focused approach. The candidate will also work closely with the Engineering, Procurement, and Service teams to ensure smooth project execution and after-sales support.

Key Responsibilities

1. Achieve monthly and annual sales targets in line with company plans and generate new business through multiple sales channels.

2. Identify and develop new opportunities for water and wastewater treatment solutions and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.

3. Understand customer requirements and propose suitable technical solutions based on project needs.

4. Conduct client meetings, presentations, technical discussions, negotiations, and product/project demonstrations.

5. Participate in exhibitions, industry events, promotional activities, and other business development initiatives.

6. Coordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Service teams to ensure successful project execution, smooth handovers, and effective after-sales support.

7. Maintain accurate CRM records, monitor sales activities and pipeline progress, and provide regular reports to senior management.

8. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.

9. Conduct regular client meetings and project visits across the UAE.

10. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities within the water treatment industry.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong negotiation and closing abilities

• Technical solution-selling skills

• Customer-focused approach

• Strong relationship-building and networking skills

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Self-motivated and proactive attitude

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems

Ideal Candidate • 3–5 years of experience in project sales, preferably within the water treatment, wastewater treatment or related engineering industry. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Strong technical understanding with the ability to translate customer requirements into practical solutions. • Willingness to travel extensively across the UAE for client meetings and project visits. • A valid UAE driving license required • Strong commercial awareness with a proven ability to develop leads, manage opportunities and close projects.