Electrical Sales Engineer

About Riyadh Aletqan

Riyadh Aletqan (RETQAN Contracting & Engineering Services) is a Saudi Arabian company established in 2008, dedicated to serving industrial clients nationwide. The company specializes in custom electrical power, automation, and instrumentation solutions tailored to industrial requirements. RETQAN holds TÜV Nord certifications for ISO 9001 and ISO 45001:2018, underlining its commitment to quality management and occupational safety. Its product range encompasses LV/MV variable speed drives (VSDs), motors, PLC, DCS, instrumentation, gas analyzers, relays, and LV/MV switchgear, offered through partnerships with leading global principals such as ABB, Siemens, Danfoss, Schneider, and Basler. The company is staffed by professionals with multicultural experience and certified expertise to ensure reliable service and technical excellence.

Role Overview

The Electrical Sales Engineer role, based onsite in Dammam, focuses on expanding sales of electrical power, automation, and instrumentation products to industrial customers. Responsibilities include identifying prospective clients, preparing tailored technical and commercial proposals, and presenting solutions that match customer needs and align with RETQAN's offerings. The role requires both pre-sales and post-sales technical support, liaising with engineering and operations teams to guarantee accurate solution design and delivery, and nurturing long-standing customer relationships.

Regular client site visits, product demonstrations, managing tenders and bids, monitoring market trends and competitors, sales performance reporting, opportunity forecasting, and continuous sales process improvement are integral to the position.

Requirements

• Strong sales engineering expertise in solution selling, proposal preparation, and technical-commercial coordination.
• Solid technical support skills including product selection advice, application engineering, and troubleshooting assistance.
• Effective communication abilities to explain technical details clearly and work collaboratively with internal teams and clients.
• Proven track record in sales skills such as negotiation, managing sales pipelines, and closing deals within industrial markets.
• Exceptional customer service aptitude to build trust, promptly address inquiries, and sustain long-term relationships.
• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Relevant experience in sales of LV/MV drives, motors, PLC/DCS, instrumentation, or switchgear in industrial sectors is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with basic CRM software.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client locations as needed.
• Ability to operate ethically in a multicultural environment while complying with safety and quality standards.