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

Antal International; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a sales professional with strong expertise in specialty chemicals to achieve sales targets and drive business growth in KSA. The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of experience in the field, focusing on coatings, inks, and adhesives. This role involves building a distributor network, negotiating contracts, and supporting product launches. Willingness to travel and strong relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in specialty chemicals sales, particularly coatings and adhesives.
• Experience managing key accounts and dealing with mid/small customers.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and drive business growth in KSA.
• Build and manage distributor network and key accounts.
• Support product launches with technical teams.

Skills

Sales targets achievement

Negotiation

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.