Account Manager - Beauty & Home - Middle East

The Lubrizol Corporation; Dubai; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic sales professional to drive growth in the Beauty and Home segment across the Middle East. This role involves developing key account relationships, managing distributors, and identifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales within the Personal & Home care industry, coupled with strategic thinking and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're ready for your next career step, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales in Personal & Home care Industry.
• Strong knowledge of market dynamics and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales growth for Beauty and Home segment in Middle East.
• Manage distributors and build relationships with key accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams for achieving growth targets.

Skills

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Abilities

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Related Science

Tools

Sales Management Tools

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Job description

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Summary of the Role :

Grow LLS beauty and Home business in Middle East region by maintaining & developing businesses and relationships with key accounts and distributors in region.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

• Deliver budgeted sales growth for the territory of Middle east for Beauty and home segment.
• Identifying new business opportunities and building opportunity pipeline to deliver business growth
• Distributor management- Handling and supporting distributor teams in the region to deliver business growth targets.
• Grow Lubrizol business with focus on key accounts, protecting the core business, identifying and developing new opportunities through collaboration and Innovation.
• Develop business relationships with designated accounts across functions and Strengthen partnerships.
• Gain understanding on Key Customer Strategies and Customer Needs to offer suitable solutions by aligning with Lubrizol strategies and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. Develop, implement and communicate Key account plans on periodic basis.
• Identify and explore new business development opportunities by working closely with R&D, commercial and marketing teams at designated accounts.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with internal teams of marketing, technical and supply chain to achieve assigned volume / value growth
• Budgeting and forecasting accurately to assist supply chain team to manage inventory and making sure timely delivery to customers
• Effectively use various Sales Management Tools including customer relationship management, pricing and market research.

Requirements (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements) :

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably B.E. / B.Tech.) in chemical, cosmetics or related science

Experience and Skills :

• Minimum 5 years of professional sales experience in Personal & Home care Industry in Middle East
• Strong knowledge of Personal and Home care market.
• Willing and able to travel
• Strategic thinking and business acumen skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and a strong drive for results.
• Demonstrated successes in implementing new product, solution, technology and value selling programs.
• Fluency in Arabic language would be an added advantage.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!.

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day : our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.