Job Description

Location:

Jeddah & Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Industry:

Specialty Chemicals - Paints, Coatings & Solvents

Job Summary:

We are looking for or a

Sales Manager

for Our Multinational client to spearhead their specialty chemicals business in the

Paints, Coatings, and Solvents sector

across

Jeddah and Riyadh

. The ideal candidate must be a

Chemical Engineer

with strong technical and commercial acumen, who is passionate about customer engagement, market development, and team building. This role demands daily customer visits, strategic follow-ups, and leadership in nurturing future sales talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive

sales of specialty chemicals

, particularly for Paints, Coatings, and Solvents, across assigned territories in Jeddah and Riyadh. Conduct

daily customer visits

, technical discussions, and commercial negotiations with industrial clients, formulators, and distributors. Build and manage a

robust customer pipeline

, identify new business opportunities, and support key account management. Prepare and present

monthly business reports

to senior management, including forecasts, activity logs, and market insights. Coordinate with

application and technical support teams

to ensure product trials, approvals, and post-sales service. Lead and mentor

junior sales resources

, providing guidance, field training, and career development planning. Maintain strong relationships with

supply chain, logistics, and finance

teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. Monitor market trends, pricing strategies, and competitor activities and provide feedback for strategic decisions. Ensure compliance with

EH&S guidelines

during customer visits and product demonstrations.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

(mandatory). Minimum

10-12 years of technical commercial sales experience

in the

specialty chemicals industry

, with a focus on Paints, Coatings, or Solvents. Should have proven

B2B sales success

in Saudi Arabia, skills in handling MNC suppliers related to Coating industries. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Saudi Arabia driving license (mandatory). Residing in or willing to relocate to

Jeddah or Riyadh

.
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Do you have sales experience in Chemicals, paints and solvents in Saudi Arabia
Education:

* Bachelor's (Preferred)