Sales Engineer - Mechanical - Energy Business Expansion

Sales Engineer – Mechanical Energy Business Expansion

Company: Plus UAE Group / Vortexen Dynamics Industrial Solutions

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Type: Full\-time

Experience: 5\+ years preferred

Education: Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Sales Engineer – Mechanical to develop and expand business opportunities within the UAE energy and industrial sectors.

The role is focused on helping international OEMs, manufacturers, engineering companies, and specialized service providers enter and grow in the UAE market through technical sales, market development, local representation, prequalification support, client engagement, and opportunity development.

This is not a routine product\-sales role. The candidate must be able to understand technical products and services, identify the right market and decision\-makers, develop opportunities, and support clients throughout the market\-entry and sales process.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the UAE energy and industrial sectors.
• Approach international OEMs, manufacturers, engineering firms, and technical service providers seeking UAE market expansion.
• Conduct market research and identify suitable sectors, clients, EPC contractors, consultants, and end users.
• Develop local representation and market\-entry opportunities.
• Support vendor registration and prequalification activities.
• Understand clients’ products, services, technical capabilities, and target markets.
• Identify suitable product/service categories and potential applications.
• Arrange and attend technical and commercial meetings.
• Build relationships with procurement, engineering, project, maintenance, operations, and business\-development teams.
• Identify RFQs, tenders, projects, and upcoming business opportunities.
• Coordinate technical submissions, company profiles, product documentation, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Follow up quotations, proposals, registrations, prequalifications, and commercial opportunities.
• Support international companies with local partner, distributor, or representation strategies where required.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, opportunity pipelines, and weekly sales forecasts.
• Coordinate internally with technical, registration, operations, and management teams.
• Develop long\-term accounts rather than focusing only on one\-time transactions.

Target Sectors

• Oil \& Gas
• Power \& Utilities
• Nuclear Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Hydrogen
• Petrochemicals
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Marine \& Offshore
• Water \& Wastewater
• Infrastructure

Target Clients

The candidate will primarily work with:

• International OEM manufacturers
• Mechanical equipment manufacturers
• Engineering companies
• Specialized technical service providers
• Industrial technology companies
• EPC suppliers and contractors
• Maintenance and shutdown service providers
• Power and utility\-sector suppliers
• Marine and offshore suppliers
• Industrial solution providers

Typical Products \& Services

Experience with any of the following will be an advantage:

• Pumps
• Valves
• Piping products
• Rotating equipment
• Mechanical packages
• Fire\-protection systems
• Industrial coatings
• Expansion\-joint systems
• Process equipment
• Heat exchangers
• Filtration systems
• Water\-treatment equipment
• Industrial maintenance services
• Engineering and inspection services

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales, business development, or industrial market development preferred.
• Good understanding of UAE energy, industrial, EPC, or infrastructure markets.
• Experience dealing with OEMs, manufacturers, contractors, consultants, or end users.
• Strong ability to understand technical products and convert technical capabilities into business opportunities.
• Good communic