GCC Protective Coatings: Regional Sales Lead

Henkel Jebel Ali FZCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational chemicals company in Dubai seeks a Regional Sales Manager to lead its protective coatings business across the GCC market. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of B2B sales experience in relevant sectors, along with strong technical presentation and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will drive regional sales strategies and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in oil & gas, marine, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Candidates with professional certifications (NACE/AMPP) will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of B2B sales experience in protective coatings or related sectors.
• Existing relationships with EPCs, consultants, applicators, and end users in the GCC.
• Professional certifications (NACE/AMPP Level 1–3, SSPC, FROSIO) are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive product specification and approval with EPC contractors and engineering consultants.
• Develop and execute the GCC regional strategy to achieve revenue and market share targets.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of large-scale projects across various sectors.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Technical presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Coatings/Corrosion Technology)

Tools

CRM platforms

Project-tracking tools

Job description

A multinational chemicals company in Dubai seeks a Regional Sales Manager to lead its protective coatings business across the GCC market. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of B2B sales experience in relevant sectors, along with strong technical presentation and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will drive regional sales strategies and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in oil & gas, marine, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Candidates with professional certifications (NACE/AMPP) will be preferred.