Sales Engineer

Metichem; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metichem, a leading water treatment company, invites applications for a role supporting the Chemical Sales Manager and Sales Team in preparing technical proposals for industrial and domestic water treatment markets. You will analyze customer needs, determine suitable solutions, and service accounts through site visits.

Key duties include achieving annual sales targets, securing orders, and developing existing accounts while maintaining ISO-aligned QHSSE standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related subject.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in water treatment or similar role.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Achieves annual sales targets with CSM/BDM and sales team support.
• Obtains orders and establishes new accounts; plans daily activities.
• Analyzes customer needs to recommend suitable company products.
• Prepares technical proposals with dosage rates and application modes.
• Visits customer facilities to observe and implement product usage.
• Develops existing accounts by seeking new applications and opportunities.
• Maintains contact with management on customer needs, pricing and activity.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related subject

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Metichem is a leading water treatment company specializing in Advanced Chemical Solutions, Engineered Service & Parts and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services. With a strong heritage as part of the Metito family and now part of Aquatech, Metichem delivers innovative and sustainable solutions across industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors.

Our expertise spans water treatment chemicals, RO, wastewater and process water treatment, cooling towers, boilers, engineered systems, digital monitoring automation, and technical support. With service contracts across 46 countries, we help customers optimize resources, improve performance, and reduce environmental impact.

About the Role

Supports the Chemical Sales Manager and Sales Team in preparing technical proposals for the Industrial & Domestic water treatment markets, including recommended dosage rates and mode of application of products. Works closely with existing and potential customers to analyze their needs and recommend suitable solutions from Company programs, while servicing assigned accounts through regular site visits. Contributes to achieving annual sales targets by obtaining orders, establishing new accounts, and identifying new applications for existing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieves annual sales targets by working closely with the Chemicals Sales Manager (CSM) and Business Development Manager (BDM), with the support of Sales Co-coordinator personnel, to establish effective selling strategy and tactics.
• Obtains orders and establishes new accounts. Plans and organizes daily work and meets the required minimum number of sales calls on existing and potential customers.
• Analyzes customer needs, requirements, and strategic plans to recommend the most suitable solutions from Company programs.
• Prepares technical proposals that specify dosage rates and mode of application of products, referring to Technical Support and relevant manuals, particularly where new products or programs are required.
• Calls on customer facilities to observe and implement the practical application of products. Services assigned accounts, recommends changes in chemical dosages, flow rates, or equipment, and reports any changes or problems to the line Manager and then the customer.
• Develops existing accounts by seeking new applications for existing products and, with the support of senior sales personnel, the CSM and BDM, develops and executes account sales plans.
• Maintains close contact with management on customer needs, prices, competitor activity, and METICHEM product acceptability, keeping them informed through regular activity reports, a sales pyramid, and full use of the CRM system.
• Upholds QHSSE standards by maintaining and improving the BU QHSSE Management System in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, reporting risks and ensuring personal safety and that of others at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related subject.
• Minimum of 3 years' previous experience in a similar role within the Water Treatment industry, ideally across sectors such as fertilizer, power, petrochemicals, desalination, and primary metals.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Exposure to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems would be of benefit.

Join a market leader in sustainable water treatment solutions.

Be part of an innovative, dynamic, and fast-growing team with real impact on industrial and environmental progress.