Middle East Sales Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Package: AEDper annum (including accommodation and car allowance) Family Medical Insurance Visa Quarterly Sales Bonus Profit-Related Bonus

About the Opportunity

A leading manufacturer of engineered pumping solutions is seeking an experienced Middle East Sales Manager to drive business growth across the Gulf region. Based in Abu Dhabi this role will be responsible for developing new business opportunities strengthening relationships with key customers and EPC contractors and managing sales activities throughout the Middle East oil & gas and petrochemical markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused sales professional with a strong technical background and proven experience selling high-value engineered equipment into the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies across the UAE Saudi Arabia Qatar Oman and Iraq.
• Identify qualify and pursue new business opportunities within the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with end users EPC contractors consultants and channel partners.
• Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through quotation technical and commercial negotiations and order award.
• Work closely with engineering and internal sales teams to prepare competitive technical and commercial proposals.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts opportunity pipelines and CRM records.
• Support and manage local sales agents to maximise market penetration and revenue growth.
• Secure and maintain approved vendor status with strategically important customers.
• Represent the company at industry exhibitions conferences and customer events.
• Identify aftermarket service and upgrade opportunities within the installed customer base.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (HND Diploma or Degree).
• Proven sales experience within the oil & gas petrochemical or process industries.
• Successful track record selling engineered capital equipment.
• Strong understanding of Middle East project sales cycles.
• Experience delivering technical and commercial presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel extensively across the Gulf region.

Desirable

• Experience with centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of API 610 pump applications and specifications.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and major end users.
• Understanding of commercial contracts and tendering processes.
• Previous experience managing distributors or sales agents.

What Were Looking For

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated customer-focused sales professional who thrives on developing new business and building long-term client relationships. You will combine strong technical understanding with commercial acumen and be comfortable operating independently across a diverse regional territory.

Benefits

• Competitive package of upto AED 300000 per annum
• Accommodation allowance
• Car allowance
• Family private medical insurance
• UAE employment visa sponsorship
• Quarterly sales incentive scheme
• Company profit-related bonus
• Long-term career development opportunities

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Travel: Regular travel throughout the GCC and Iraq required.
Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Engineered Equipment / Pumps & Rotating Equipment

Apply now to join a growing business with a strong presence in the Middle East and play a key role in driving future regional growth.