Sales Engineer - Laboratory

About the role

NASEEM is looking for a results-driven, technically competent Sales Engineer for its Laboratory Department in Erbil, Iraq. The role covers sales and business development of analytical laboratory instruments, scientific equipment, chemicals, consumables and related services, mainly for the oil and gas industry and petroleum laboratories. The successful candidate develops customer and supplier relationships, identifies new business opportunities, understands technical requirements, prepares proposals and achieves sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Drive sales and business development for laboratory instruments, equipment, chemicals, consumables and related services, mainly in the oil and gas sector.
• Identify new business opportunities, build customer and supplier relationships and expand the company's market presence.
• Understand customer technical requirements and provide suitable laboratory solutions.
• Achieve assigned sales targets through customer visits, lead generation, negotiation and effective sales strategies.
• Maintain strong knowledge of oil and gas laboratory applications, analytical instruments, petroleum testing and consumables.
• Coordinate with technical, procurement and service teams to ensure effective delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitors and new opportunities and report sales activities to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific/technical field, with at least 3 years of relevant sales experience.
• Proven experience selling laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, chemicals and consumables, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with oil companies, refineries, petroleum laboratories, EPC companies or industrial laboratories is highly preferred.
• Kurdish, Arabic and English; ability to work independently and under pressure, with willingness to travel within Iraq.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of oil and gas laboratory applications, petroleum testing, analytical instruments and relevant ASTM standards.
• Ability to prepare quotations and tenders and explain technical solutions to customers.
• Sales, business development, negotiation, communication, presentation and customer relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of international laboratory equipment manufacturers and brands, and of the oil and gas laboratory market, is an advantage.