Sales & Application Engineer

JOB TITLE: Sales & Application Engineer (m/f) - Saudi Arabia

Location: Eastern Province Saudi Arabia

Reporting to: Manager Segments Product Sales and Sales Manager Iraq

1. Purpose of the role:

Based on customers needs promote SKFknow-howand value proposition in line with strategy. Propose and deliver techno-commercial solutions in cooperation with the sales force to drive sustained profitable growth in assigned accounts/segments. Manage technical relationships with customers by responding to enquiries supporting complaint handling evaluating technical risks and enabling seamless order conversion. Act as a bridge between customers sales and internal engineering/design teams while contributing to internal and external technicaltrainings.

1. Responsibilities

Account Growth & Key Customer Management

• Build key account/segment strategy (including forecast and plans) aligned to SKF strategy to achieve growth and profitability targets.

• Drive SKF key account management process/tools to achieve annual growth and margin targets.

• Acquirea holistic understanding of customer needs and map customer organization at all levels to derive insights and influence decisions.

• Identifyand develop value-based opportunities with customers for win-win outcomes through OEMs and/or distribution networks (as applicable).

• Ensure funnel management for effective opportunity tracking and conversion.

Techno-commercial Solutioning & Value Proposition

• Develop techno-commercial solutions for customer requirements and leads generated in collaboration with the sales team.

• Work on value proposition and adopt new products/technology to ensure competitiveness.

• Support order conversion by providingtimelyaccurateand compelling offers and technical documentation.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Serve as a bridge between customerssalesand back-end design/engineering teams to ensure clear translation of requirements andfeasiblesolutions.

• Ensure seamless connect between consultants actualusersand original equipment manufacturers where relevant to the solution.

• Participate actively in contract review design review riskassessmentand complaint (TER) handling.

C. Success Measures / KPIs

• Revenue and margin achievement (annual targets).

• On-timeoffer submission (response time as per due dates).

• Offer-to-order conversion and hit ratio year-on-year.

• Organic business growth through solution offerings (as applicable).

• Account receivables (as applicable to role scope).

D. Competencies

• Business acumen and financial knowledge.

• Market and customer orientation; stakeholder management and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Domain knowledge (product/segment) and value-based selling orientation.

• Technical problem solving with strong quantitative skills.

• Collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and effective communication.

• Negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of lubrication/hydraulic systemsproductsand configuration rules; segment/application knowledge.

• Piping (process piping) and ability to interpret manufacturing drawings.

• Tools: AutoCAD 3D SolidWorks SAP and C4C.

E. Candidate Profile

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• Registered member in the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Fresh graduate up to 3 years of experience in a sales/technical role.
• Bilingual Arabic and English.
• Good commercial and technical aptitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• General industry knowledge with strong ability to communicate technical details.

Note: Application is limited to local candidates