Sales Engineer

Kemipex; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemipex, based in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Sales Engineer – Paints & Coatings to drive business growth across paints, coatings and specialty chemicals. The role focuses on building relationships with manufacturers, formulators, and key customers while delivering technical product solutions.

The candidate will conduct product presentations, trials, and technical discussions with customers, and collaborate with R&D, procurement, and technical teams to secure product approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in technical sales within paints, coatings, specialty chemicals, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of coatings, raw materials, additives, or resins.
• UAE Driving License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with paint & coatings manufacturers, formulators, and key customers.
• Drive sales, new business development, and achieve revenue/margin targets.
• Understand customer formulations and provide technical product solutions.
• Conduct product presentations, trials, and technical discussions with customers.
• Work closely with R&D, procurement, and technical teams to drive product approvals.
• Track market trends, competitors, and new business opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales

Technical sales

Product presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Polymer Science

Job description

Sales Engineer – Paints & Coatings

Location: Dubai, UAE | Company: Kemipex

Kemipex is looking for a Sales Engineer – Paints & Coatings to drive business growth across the paints, coatings, and specialty chemicals sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with paint & coatings manufacturers, formulators, and key customers.
• Drive sales, new business development, and achieve revenue/margin targets.
• Understand customer formulations and provide technical product solutions.
• Conduct product presentations, trials, and technical discussions with customers.
• Work closely with R&D, procurement, and technical teams to drive product approvals.
• Track market trends, competitors, and new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in technical sales within paints, coatings, specialty chemicals, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of coatings/raw materials/additives/resins.
• UAE Driving License is mandatory

If you are a commercially driven technical sales professional looking to build your career in the specialty chemicals industry, we'd love to hear from you.