Sales Manager

Prestwick Aerosystems; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Trychem is seeking an External Account Manager to join our chemical raw materials sales team in Jafza, Dubai. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of experience in chemical raw materials for construction and a strong chemical engineering background.

You will drive growth, manage key accounts, and develop new business opportunities with clients and suppliers in paints, coatings, adhesives, and construction chemicals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is required.
• 3–4 years of sales experience in chemical raw materials (paints, coatings, adhesives) with UAE/GCC track record.
• Strong knowledge of resins, solvents, additives, pigments used in coatings and construction chemicals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills in English.
• Willingness to travel within UAE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve growth in coatings and construction chemicals market.
• Realize sales targets for assigned customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with customers, manufacturers, and end-users.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide technical sales support, including product recommendations and formulation coordination.
• Monitor market trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with R&D and supply chain to align sales efforts with business objectives.
• Prepare sales forecasts and presentations for senior management.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and QSHE standards.

Skills

Sales experience

Chemical engineering

Technical sales support

English communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry

Job description

Trychem is seeking a highly motivated and experienced External Account Manager to join our chemical raw materials sales team in Jafza, Dubai. The ideal candidate will have minimum 3-4 years of sales experience in the chemical raw materials industry for construction industry, with a strong technical background of Chemical Engineering. Additional experience of plastic industry will be preferred. The External Account Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing customer accounts, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers in the paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and construction chemicals sectors along with related industry segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly/annual sales growth and revenue targets in the coatings and construction chemicals market.
• Realizing sales targets based on the customers assigned.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with customers, manufacturers, and end-users.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide technical sales support, including product recommendations, technical coordination on formulations, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with clients R&D and supply chain teams to align sales efforts with business objectives to drive growth.
• Prepare sales forecasts based on market intelligence, reports, and presentations for strategic decision making by senior management on regular basis.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply agreements with clients and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and QSHE standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is a must.
• Minimum 3-4 years of sales experience in chemical raw materials, specifically in paints and coatings, adhesives, with traceable results in CASE & Construction, polymers, plastics chemicals industry around UAE & around.
• Strong knowledge of resins, solvents, additives, pigments, and other raw materials used in coatings and construction chemicals industry.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets in UAE & GCC market.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to travel within UAE.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com