Sales Manager - Polymers & Plastics

Our client is a well-established global brand in the import and export distribution of industrial raw materials, plastics and polymers used for a wide spectrum of applications and industries.

As part of their growth in the region, we are recruiting a sales focused candidate with GCC business development experience in the raw materials, plastics, polymers, additives and/or masterbatch markets.

This role can be based either in Saudi Arabia or the UAE depending on the candidate’s current location.

Role Summary

• Source, prospect and close new business development opportunities to achieve incremental market share, volume and revenue growth.
• Identify local market opportunities, trends and competitor activities.
• Work closely with business leaders to develop sales budgets and go to market strategies.
• Prepare sales presentations, quotations, tender responses and management reports.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 5 – 8 year’ new client acquisition experience through strong solution selling of polymers, plastics, raw materials, additives, petrochemicals or masterbatch.
• Commercially astute to negotiate contracts and prices, prepare sales forecasts and grow profitability.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and approach to decision making, negotiation and closing business deals.
• GCC driving license is mandatory.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Chemical Engineering is a strong advantage.
  

Candidate Profile

• Currently living in Dubai – able to travel without any visa restrictions.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.