Sales Manager – Chemicals (KSA Market Focus, UAE-Based)

Antal International; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment consultancy is looking for an experienced sales professional to drive business growth in KSA within the specialty chemicals sector. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in sales of coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants, along with strong skills in negotiation and relationship management. This role requires building distributor networks and managing key accounts, while being willing to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in specialty chemicals sales covering coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants.
• Experience managing key accounts, especially mid/small customers in KSA.
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and drive business growth in KSA.
• Build and manage distributor network and key accounts.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing; monitor market trends.
• Support product launches with technical teams.
• Report sales, forecasts, and inventory to HQ.

Skills

Sales targets achievement

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Market trend analysis

Job description

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and drive business growth in KSA.
• Build and manage distributor network and key accounts.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing; monitor market trends.
• Support product launches with technical teams.
• Report sales, forecasts, and inventory to HQ.

Requirements

• 8–10 years in specialty chemicals sales (coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants).
• Experience with key accounts and mid/small customers in KSA.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel ~50% of the time.