Chemical Sales Manager – Solvents

Location: UAE Industry: Chemical Trading / Industrial Chemicals Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Sales & Business Development How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV to https://careers.logicon.ae/blueline/chemical-sales-manager-solvents Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Chemical Sales Manager specializing in Solvents to lead business development and sales activities in the UAE and wider GCC market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in petrochemicals, solvent trading, or industrial chemical distribution, with established relationships across the chemical, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key accounts, expanding market share, and driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sales • Develop and execute sales strategies to expand the company's solvent and petrochemical product portfolio. • Identify and secure new customers across the UAE and GCC markets. • Promote and sell industrial solvents, petrochemical products, and specialty chemicals. • Develop new business opportunities with manufacturers, distributors, traders, and industrial end users. • Achieve assigned sales targets, revenue objectives, and gross profit margins. • Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, supply availability, and customer demand. Client & Account Management • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and chemical traders. • Manage existing accounts while actively developing new customer portfolios. • Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements. • Understand customer technical requirements and recommend appropriate chemical products. • Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain long-term commercial relationships. Market & Commercial Management • Monitor global and regional solvent market movements and petrochemical pricing trends. • Identify sourcing opportunities and coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams. • Prepare sales forecasts, quotations, commercial proposals, and market reports. • Work closely with logistics and operations teams to ensure timely product delivery. • Ensure compliance with applicable chemical handling, transportation, storage, and trading regulations. Qualifications & Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 5–8 years of experience in chemical sales, petrochemical trading, or industrial chemical distribution. • Strong specialization in industrial solvents and petrochemical products. • Previous experience working in the UAE chemical trading market is highly preferred. • Established network of customers and distributors across Dubai, UAE, and GCC. • Proven track record in B2B sales, business development, and achieving commercial targets. • Strong understanding of solvent applications, product specifications, pricing structures, and supply chains. • Experience negotiating with international suppliers and managing bulk chemical transactions. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Preferred Industry Experience Candidates with experience in the following sectors will be strongly considered: • Industrial Chemical Distribution • Solvent Trading and Supply • Specialty Chemicals • Paints, Coatings and Adhesives • Oil & Gas and Downstream Industries • Plastics, Rubber and Manufacturing • Key Skills • Solvent & Petrochemical Product Knowledge • B2B Chemical Sales • Business Development & Market Expansion • Key Account Management • Commercial Negotiation • Supplier & Distributor Management • Market Intelligence & Pricing Analysis • UAE and GCC Market Knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 5–8 years of experience in chemical sales, petrochemical trading, or industrial chemical distribution. Strong specialization in industrial solvents and petrochemical products. Previous experience working in the UAE chemical trading market is highly preferred. Established network of customers and distributors across Dubai, UAE, and GCC. Proven track record in B2B sales, business development, and achieving commercial targets. Strong understanding of solvent applications, product specifications, pricing structures, and supply chains. Experience negotiating with international suppliers and managing bulk chemical transactions. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Business Development & Sales: Develop and execute sales strategies to expand the company's solvent and petrochemical product portfolio; Identify and secure new customers across the UAE and GCC markets; Promote and sell industrial solvents, petrochemical products, and specialty chemicals; Develop new business opportunities with manufacturers, distributors, traders, and industrial end users; Achieve assigned sales targets, revenue objectives, and gross profit margins; Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, supply availability, and customer demand. Client & Account Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and chemical traders; Manage existing accounts while actively developing new customer portfolios; Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements; Understand customer technical requirements and recommend appropriate chemical products; Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain long-term commercial relationships. Market & Commercial Management: Monitor global and regional solvent market movements and petrochemical pricing trends; Identify sourcing opportunities and coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams; Prepare sales forecasts, quotations, commercial proposals, and market reports; Work closely with logistics and operations teams to ensure timely product delivery; Ensure compliance with applicable chemical handling, transportation, storage, and trading regulations.