Sector Lead, Food & beverage - KSA

0255 Diversey Saudi Arabia Ltd; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a seasoned technical sales professional to plan and execute sales activities across assigned accounts in the food & beverage sector. You will drive customer satisfaction by delivering technically sound proposals and reliable service.

Based in Jeddah, you will respond to inquiries, prepare and present contracts, monitor sales activities, and cultivate strong client relationships while tracking competitors and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in the food & beverage industry
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Strong technical selling and contract-prep skills

Responsibilities

• Make technical sales calls to new and existing clients
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• Schedule sales activity, prepare sales action plans and strategies
• Develop technical sales proposals
• Prepare and present sales contracts
• Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
• Maintain sales activity records and prepare sales reports
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships follow up on sales activity
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development by analyzing competitor information and trends
• Develop sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts; soliciting new accounts; building rapport; providing technical information and quotations
• Accomplishes department and organization goals by taking ownership for new requests; exploring opportunities to add value
• Maintains and improves quality results by following standards; recommending improved policies and procedures

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Customer service

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

CRM software

Job description

General Purpose To plan and carry out all sales activities on assigned accounts or activities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of product and service delivery.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Make technical sales calls to new and existing clients,
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• Schedule sales activity, prepare sales action plans and strategies,
• Develop technical sales proposals,
• Prepare and present sales contracts
• Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
• Maintain sales activity records and prepare sales reports
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships follow up on sales activity
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development(by analyzing and summarizing competitor information and trends; identifying sales opportunities) Updates job knowledge (Technical side + selling skills) by studying new product descriptions and new techniques; participating in educational opportunities.
• Develops sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts; soliciting new accounts; building rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations.
• Accomplishes department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains and improves quality results by following standards; recommending improved policies and procedures.

Customers categories nonalcoholic beverage ,processed food & Dairy

Educational background: Bachelor degree Of Chemical engineering or bachelor's degree science (chemistry division)

Relevant experience: 6-8 years in food& beverage industry

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan
• numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or in the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.