Sales and Project Engineer

Alimak Group is a global provider of sustainable vertical access and working at height solutions in the commercial, industrial and construction sectors. With a presence in more than 120 countries, the Group develops, manufactures, sells and services vertical access and working at heights solutions with focus on adding customer value through enhanced safety, higher productivity and improved cost efficiency.

The Group has a large installed base of elevators, service lifts, temporary and permanent hoists and platforms and building maintenance units around the world. The solutions portfolio also comprises of height safety protective equipment, load measurement & control, lifting & handling, and a global after-sales business model, with recurring revenue from spare parts and services such as inspection, certification, maintenance, refurbishments, replacements and training.

Founded in Sweden 1948, the Group has its headquarters in Stockholm, 26 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries and approximately 3,000 employees around the world.

At Alimak Group, we understand that our employees are the key to our success. Our aim is to be an attractive Employer of choice, and we strive to attract, develop, and retain qualified and motivated people in a professional and attractive working environment. Working at Alimak Group means you will be part of a team of professionals who work together to bring about innovation and best practices in vertical access solutions.

Role description:

This is a fast-paced role in which you will be given autonomy to deliver outstanding support to your team, our distributors and our end customers.

Your role will be part of our established team within the Middle East and Africa Industrial Division.

The role requires an inclusive team player, to challenge the limits, move fast and deliver by demonstrating their communication and analytical skills, sometimes in a pressured environment, and to take ownership by being self-motivated to nurture the existing business and help grow the future potential business.

Key tasks & responsibilities:

• Prepare techno-commercial proposals for both new equipment and aftersales services, and coordinate purchase orders between customers, distributors, and Alimak Group factories.
• Conduct thorough CRM and market intelligence database screening, ensuring timely updates and accurate reporting.
• Deliver comprehensive reports and updates to both internal teams and external customers or distributors.
• Manage company registration processes with customers’ approved vendor lists efficiently.
• Consistently provide a superior level of accuracy, organization, and clarity in reporting and presentations, exceeding the expectations typically set for Sales and Project Engineers; ensure information is delivered to management and customers in a clear, concise, and professional format.
• Take full ownership and responsibility for responding to and addressing requests promptly, both internally and externally, while maintaining organized, up-to-date records that are readily accessible to management.
• Ensure all documentation—including reports, quotations, and order acknowledgements—is completed fully, accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Uphold a customer-focused approach by being responsive to evolving customer requirements, including being flexible regarding travel and time away from home as necessary.
• Foster and maintain strong communication and relationships with all key stakeholders—customers, distributors, Alimak Group employees, and suppliers—to support regional business growth in alignment with Alimak Group values.

Qualifications & Competencies:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Mechanical or electrical engineering degree
• Bachelor of Business Administration is a plus
• 3 years experience in a similar role in an engineering or industrial company
• Experience with Alimak or other rack & pinion or traction elevators company is a plus
• Dynamic self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible attitude to working hours to allow the team to meet it’s customer commitment targets
• Analytical by nature, robust and fact-based in decision making
• Experience of working in an engineering or industrial environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Good English spoken and written skills (Arabic and French is a plus)
• Excellent IT skills including but not limited to MS Office, Salesforce (or other CRM), Industrial Info Resources (or other market intelligence database), CPQ for example
• Technical knowledge, mechanical and electrical

What we offer in this role:

We value our team and strive to offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as:

Competitive salary, company phone and laptop, plus comprehensive product training provided.

A Global Company

• Career Development
• A Safety Focused Employer
• A Sustainable Business
• Value-based Culture
• Diverse Company
• Equal-Opportunity Employer

The application process:

Alimak Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Every application will be assessed for skills and relevant experience. Initial interviews will take place via Teams video call, and successful candidates will then be invited to our Dubai offices for an in-person meeting. The regional MEA director, together with People & Culture, will conduct the interviews.

How to apply :

Please send a copy of your application to Semaan Saliba Semaan.Saliba@alimakgroup.com

Alimak Group Company Values

Reaching new heights together – At Alimak Group we aim high. Our company vision and values serve as a strong foundation for our strategic plan; they drive our attitude towards the way we work and provide clarity and guidance around what we stand for as a company. Our values help us to ensure we all work towards the same goals and together with our vision they shape our culture and create a positive environment where we can achieve success.