Sales Manager

Job description / Role

The Sales Manager will be responsible to develop the market and customers for Paint, Coatings, Oil & Gas, Resin, and other allied industries in the Middle East and African markets.

This role will report to the Sales Director. The primary job function includes but is not limited to:
• Develop market and customers in the assigned territories.
• Establish, build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Understand and execute regional marketing plans.
• Build and nurture solid working relationships with marketing managers to facilitate effective two-way communication.
• Regularly look at new products / new Industries.

Requirements

Education:
• Graduate with a degree from a recognized university.
• Knowledge of chemistry will be added advantage.
• MBA desired but not mandatory.

Experience:
• Five to Seven years industrial sales experience.
• At least five years’ experience in developing business / account plans both regionally and globally.
• This must include experience working with logistics and technical teams.
• At least three years’ experience managing multiple product offerings to a variety of customers in the chemical industry.

Ability:
• Knowledge of chemical products.
• Should be able to manage and strengthen relationships.

About the Company

The year 1995 saw the inception of Petrochem Middle East FZE. We have since transformed the face of the regional petrochemical business and become one of the largest independent chemical distributors in the Middle East.

Petrochem has built one of the most modern, state-of-the-art distribution terminals in Jebel Ali. This facility includes bulk Storage Sea fed tanks, dedicated drum storage facilities, four fully automated drumming lines and a separate dry goods storage area. The terminal adheres to the strictest of health and safety norms and is environment friendly, making sure all operations upkeep the health and safety of its personnel.

We began operating from one office in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, but rapid developments and a focused vision have ensured Petrochem’s global expansions. We currently have offices in Dubai, Jebel Ali, Shanghai, Antwerp and London. We also have an office and distribution facilities in Singapore, India and United Arab Emirates.

We are an ISO 9001:2008 company and also have ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 accreditations.