Technical Field Sales Representative - META Region

About the role

Clarios, a global manufacturer of low-voltage batteries for vehicles, is looking for a Technical Field Sales Representative for its META region, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (the regional headquarters). The role turns technical knowledge into sales across the region, supporting the aftermarket and key accounts and driving AGM and EFB adoption as start-stop and hybrid vehicles grow. Regular travel across the GCC and Africa is required.

Key responsibilities

• Turn customers from technical discussion to sales closure, working with mechanics to senior managers
• Support the aftermarket and key accounts, build relationships with distributors, workshops and fleets, and run targeted sales trainings
• Deliver technical training to distributor teams, workshops, fleet operators and OEM/OES partners, from site visits to conferences, and create training material and run product demonstrations and trials
• Lead technology education programs with Product Management and Marketing, including distributor onboarding for new brands, trade shows and regional events
• Report field intelligence on competitors, pricing and customer technology readiness, and help prevent warranty and quality issues reaching end customers

Required profile

• Professional qualification in a technical or engineering (commercial) field
• Several years of experience in a sales and/or technical role in the automotive industry, with exposure to and understanding of the META market
• Solid technical background, with strong knowledge of cars and preferably batteries (SLI, EFB, AGM) and start-stop systems
• Experience training distributors and workshop teams, and with tools such as webinars and social media
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel flexibly
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a must; French is required for the Africa markets

Required skills

• Automotive, commercial vehicle or bus and coach technical training experience
• Self-starting, able to organise own appointments and turn technical discussions into sales opportunities
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, influencing and negotiation skills, and some project management skills

What we offer

• Medical insurance for employee and dependents
• Relocation allowance, immigration support and visa processing for employee and dependents
• Housing search support and temporary accommodation upon arrival
• Relocation flights for the employee