Sales Engineer – Cutting Tools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Are you a technically skilled sales engineer with experience in cutting tools and CNC tooling systems? This role is for you. A leading industrial tools company in Riyadh is seeking a Sales Engineer – Cutting Tools with 3-8 years of experience to promote cutting tools, build client relationships, support technical applications, and meet sales targets in a growing market.

About the Company

Confidential Company operating in Saudi Arabia, specializing in cutting tools and related industrial tooling. They partner with reputed brands like Walter, Sandvik, Trumpf and cater to clients in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and engineering sectors. They value technical competence, execution, and customer satisfaction.

Job Overview

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Department: Sales / Technical Sales / Industrial Tools

• Reports To: Sales Manager / Regional Sales Head

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

• Experience: 3-8 years of relevant experience in cutting tools or CNC tooling systems sales

• Gender: Likely male preferred in listing (but would be open to all, depending on policy)

Role – Sales Engineer (Cutting Tools)

You will promote and sell cutting tool products, build and manage customer relationships, provide technical support, run product trials, prepare quotations and reports, and achieve sales targets. Your technical know-how will help clients choose the right tools and optimize their machining processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell cutting tools & solutions to clients in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, engineering sectors.

• Develop new business while maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients.

• Provide technical support: tool selection, application advice, product trials, on-site demonstrations.

• Prepare and follow up on quotations, sales reports, proposals, and market feedback.

• Understand customer requirements thoroughly and recommend cutting tool solutions that match process, material, and performance needs.

• Collaborate with internal technical/team support to optimize tool usage and application performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sales of cutting tools or CNC tooling systems.

• Experience with notable cutting tool brands like Walter, Sandvik, Trumpf, etc., is highly preferred.

• Strong technical understanding of machining processes, tool geometry, cutting parameters.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Valid Saudi driving license; willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia as required.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Salary & Market Insight

• The job listing indicates a salary range of SAR 6,000-10,000/month for this specific role.

• According to broader salary data, the average for Sales Engineers in Saudi Arabia is around SAR 9,600/month, with ranges from SAR 5,500 to SAR 15,000 depending on experience & role level.

• Based on experience at this level, total compensation could include commission, bonuses, allowances, which may raise earnings above the base range.

What We Offer

• A chance to work with a technically reputable company & established cutting tool brands.

• Opportunity to both manage existing accounts and build new business.

• Technical growth & exposure: trials, tool optimization, partner with manufacturing clients.

• Commission / performance incentives in addition to base salary.

Location & Work Conditions

• Based in Riyadh. Frequent visits to client sites, workshops, and manufacturing units.

• Full-time, field & office mix; may require traveling within assigned territory.

• Targets to meet; likely some flexibility in work hours to accommodate client schedules.

Growth & Career Path

• Performance in this role could lead to advancement to Senior Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, or Regional Sales Manager roles.

• With strong achievement, possible cross-product line expansion or leadership over sales teams.

.How to Apply

When applying via the Naukrigulf listing Sales Engineer – Cutting Tools (Ref: #081025000472), include:

• Your updated CV showing experience with cutting tools or similar technical products.

• Examples of past sales performance, quotas met, client sectors served.

• Tools / brands you’ve worked with (Walter, Sandvik, etc.) if any.

• Your availability, expected salary (base + commission if any), and readiness to travel.

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