Job description

Position Summary:

The Regional Application Leader supports Isolation Valve and Actuation opportunities across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain within Emerson Final Control. This role leads the regional application team while working closely with the sales organization as a technical advisor and product expert. The position focuses on enabling high‑value customer solutions, supporting strategic business opportunities, and ensuring consistent technical excellence across the region. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this role offers a flexible working environment and strong cross‑functional exposure.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the regional application team by setting clear priorities, performance measures, and development plans.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams to align application support strategies with regional business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and validated solutions to customer inquiries, ensuring reliable and timely responses.
• Support key business opportunities by acting as a trusted technical advisor for Isolation Valve and Actuation products.
• Work with engineering, product, and quality teams to deliver customized solutions and resolve technical challenges.
• Convert maintenance and replacement inquiries into value‑based solution opportunities by understanding customer needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete data in customer relationship systems to support analysis and continuous improvement.
• Support effective order handover processes and participate in customer or internal kickoff meetings when required.
• Lead technical presentations, webinars, and product demonstrations for customers and partners.
• Drive competitive displacement initiatives by identifying installed base opportunities and clearly communicating Emerson’s value.
• Promote compliance with quality management systems, trade compliance requirements, and continuous improvement practices.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, training, and collaboration to strengthen overall team capability and service levels.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization.

Who You Are:

You communicate clearly and effectively, adapting your message to technical and non‑technical audiences alike. You collaborate openly across teams, building trust and strong working relationships to achieve shared goals. You apply sound judgment when making decisions, balancing customer needs, technical requirements, and business priorities. You demonstrate accountability, lead with integrity, and remain focused on delivering high‑quality outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, instrumentation, or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong experience in application engineering, inside sales, or technical support within the valves and actuators industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical or application teams.
• Solid understanding of isolation valve and actuation applications across industrial or process industries.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, customer‑focused solutions.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience working with major valve or actuator manufacturers in regional or application leadership roles.
• Exposure to Middle East customer environments and regional business practices.
• Experience supporting quality systems, audits, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we believe great ideas come from strong, inclusive teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture ensures you have the support needed to thrive. Through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering strong business results.

We also recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We offer flexible and competitive benefits designed to support you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These include medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture supports work‑life balance through flexible time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our training programs and development initiatives focus on end‑to‑end growth—from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of learning opportunities, including face‑to‑face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project‑based learning, and on‑the‑job development to support your career journey at every stage.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma