Indoor Sales Engineer

Key Responsibilities (The Core Workflow)

1. RFP / RFQ / RFI Analysis

• Receive, log, and thoroughly review all incoming Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs) from end -users and EPC contractors.
  

• Analyze technical specifications, data sheets, bill of materials (BOM), and commercial terms to determine bid feasibility and requirements.
  

• Identify any technical clarifications needed and communicate them promptly to the client's engineering or procurement teams.
  

2. OEM & Supplier Coordination

• Act as the primary technical and commercial liaison with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), global sourcing partners, and aftermarket suppliers.
  

• Negotiate with OEMs to secure the most competitive pricing, optimal delivery lead times, and necessary technical documentation (certificates of origin, test reports, compliance data).
  

• Evaluate multiple vendor offers to select the most cost -effective and technically compliant solution for the end -user.
  

3. Offer & Proposal Generation

• Prepare comprehensive, highly accurate commercial and technical proposals tailored to the client's exact requirements.
  

• Structure pricing, calculate landed costs, customs, and shipping, and apply strategic markups to ensure competitive bids while safeguarding company profit margins.
  

• Ensure all proposals meet strict client formatting guidelines and technical compliance standards before submission deadlines.
  

4. Bidding System Management & PO Closing

• Manage and submit bids through official client procurement portals (e.g., Etimad, SEC portal, SWA vendor management systems).
  

• Execute Relentless Follow -Up: Proactively track submitted offers with procurement officers and technical evaluation committees to gauge bid standing and overcome objections.
  

• Lead post -tender clarifications, coordinate technical re -submittals if required, and negotiate final commercial terms.
  

• Close the Deal: Persistently drive the opportunity through the evaluation phases until the Purchase Order (PO) is officially awarded and received.
  

• Hand over the confirmed PO to the order processing and logistics teams, ensuring a smooth transition for fulfillment.
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Engineering Bachelor’s Degree 
  

• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of direct experience in Indoor Sales, Tendering, or Applications Engineering within the Saudi MRO, power generation, or desalination/water treatment sectors.
  

• Bidding Expertise: Proven track record of managing full -cycle tenders from initial RFQ review to PO award within major Saudi utility ecosystems (SWA/SWCC, SEC, Marafiq).
  

• Core Competencies:
  

  • Strong Closing & Follow -Up Skills: Highly disciplined in tracking pending bids, negotiating final terms, and closing sales without letting inquiries go cold.
    

  • OEM Relationship Management: Experienced in communicating with international manufacturers and negotiating distributor/reseller pricing.
    

  • Technical Literacy: Ability to read plant P&IDs, equipment specs, and mechanical/electrical drawings for valves, pumps, rotating equipment, instrumentation, or specialty chemicals.
    

• Language & Systems: Professional fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken). Hands -on experience with client bidding portals (Etimad, ERP systems, and CRM software).
  

• Location: Must be based in Dammam