About the Role:
The Chemical Sales Engineer is responsible for driving sales and business development of specialty chemicals and chemical solutions for the oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, utilities, and industrial sectors. The role involves identifying customer needs, promoting technical solutions, preparing technical and commercial proposals, and managing the entire sales cycle from lead generation to project award. The position also focuses on building long-term customer relationships, supporting tender submissions, and achieving sales and profitability targets while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for chemical products and solutions within the assigned market.
- Promote the company's chemical portfolio to oil & gas companies, EPC contractors, industrial clients, and government entities.
- Conduct customer visits to understand technical requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and tender submissions in coordination with internal teams and principals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and technology partners.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, logistics, and operations teams to ensure successful order execution.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to identify new business opportunities.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, CRM records, and regular sales reports.
- Achieve assigned sales, gross profit, and business development targets while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of sales or business development experience in industrial or specialty chemicals, preferably within the oil & gas, energy, or industrial sectors.
- Strong understanding of industrial chemical applications, technical sales, and tendering processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
