About Gradiant
Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at gradiant.com.
Role Overview
The Sales Engineer– Project Sales will be responsible for driving project-based sales of water and wastewater treatment solutions across industrial and municipal sectors. The role involves lead generation, client engagement, and coordination with internal teams for proposal development and bid submission. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of treatment systems and proven experience in managing EPC or Design-Build project sales. This is a target-driven, client-facing role focused on sales execution.
Responsibilities
- Research and compile a comprehensive database of potential new clients and establish relationships.
- Proactively create opportunities and generate inquiries for water treatment systems and services.
- Engage with key stakeholders to expand Gradiant’s presence in target markets through networking and relationship-building.
- Collaborate with the process and proposals team to develop competitive proposals tailored to client requirements and tender specifications.
- Follow up diligently with potential clients identified from the enquiry.
- Respond promptly and effectively to all inquiries and service-related issues, providing necessary technical specifications and supporting documents.
- Conclude sales agreements with clients while maintaining compliance with approved pricing and margin guidelines.
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate delivery commitments align with customer requirements.
- Provide regular weekly reports on potential sales, market insights, client interactions, and lead progress.
- Conduct regular follow-ups with clients to gauge their satisfaction with product quality and service.
- Ensure timely follow-up and collection of accounts receivable in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.
- Gather and analyze client feedback, promptly addressing any issues to prevent recurrence and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Strive to meet both quality and business objectives.
- Undertake any additional responsibilities as delegated by the Sales Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering) from an accredited university.
- 4-5 years of experience in the water treatment/desalination industry in the UAE
- Target driven, highly motivated, positive attitude and with excellent presentation & communication skills.
- Possess innate sales aptitude and employ effective sales methodologies.
- Strong inter-personal & decision-making skills
- Must display strategic thinking and a strong business acumen.
Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.