We are seeking a professional with strong industrial experience and solid sales/marketing background to explore the industrial and automation market on our behalf. The selected candidate will be responsible for visiting factories, analyzing the market, collecting data, and preparing detailed reports that will guide us as we build a new Automation-focused manufacturing facility. This role requires someone proactive, analytical, and capable of traveling to gather accurate on-ground insights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market Research & Field Exploration

• Visit factories within Saudi Arabia and abroad to study production lines and machinery used.

• Identify industrial trends, machine types, suppliers, and market demand.

• Analyze competitors, pricing structures, strengths, and weaknesses.

• Explore global and regional suppliers relevant to automation and manufacturing.

2. Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect accurate data on machine specifications, production capacities, technologies, and costs.

• Build a structured database of suppliers, factories, and market findings.

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports with actionable insights and recommendations.

• Present clear summaries to management to support strategic decision-making.

3. Sales & Marketing Insight

• Evaluate market opportunities related to automation equipment.

• Study customer needs, pain points, and upcoming market trends.

• Provide analysis on potential commercial opportunities.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with internal teams to understand project requirements for the new factory.

• Arrange meetings with factories, suppliers, and technology companies.

• Represent the company professionally during field visits and business discussions.

5. Travel & On-Site Work

• Travel frequently inside and outside Saudi Arabia as needed.

• Conduct factory tours, take notes, and document findings in detail.

Skills

• Experience in industrial operations (mandatory).

• Experience in sales and marketing (mandatory).

• Strong background in data collection and market analysis.

• Knowledge of ERP systems.

• Age around 35 years old (preferred).

• Valid and eligible passport for international travel.

• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

• Ability to work independently in field environments.