Chemical Engineer / Sales Executive
Position Overview We are looking for a Chemical Engineer who is interested in developing a career in Sales and Business Development. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in Chemical Engineering and a strong interest in client relationship management, sales, business development, and environmental/waste management solutions. Candidates must be willing to work in a field-based sales role covering Abu Dhabi and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Abu Dhabi market.
- Generate new leads through market research, networking, referrals, online platforms, cold calling, and direct client engagement.
- Identify potential clients in waste management, recycling, environmental services, sustainability, industrial and related sectors.
- Conduct regular client visits, meetings, presentations, and business development activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Understand client requirements and coordinate with the Operations, HSE, Technical, and Commercial teams to provide suitable solutions.
- Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals, RFQs, tenders, and other commercial opportunities.
- Convert leads into business and achieve assigned sales targets.
- Monitor market trends, customer requirements, competitor activities, and new business opportunities.
- Support vendor registrations, prequalification submissions, tenders, and other client documentation.
- Maintain an updated database of clients, prospects, leads, quotations, and sales opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline and provide regular sales activity reports to management.
- Explore opportunities for cross-selling and upselling additional company services to existing clients.
- Assist in commercial negotiations while following company pricing and approval procedures.
- Represent the company professionally during client meetings, exhibitions, networking events, and industry activities.
- Ensure timely follow-up with clients and maintain professional communication throughout the sales cycle.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth handover of confirmed business and client requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of company, client, commercial, and operational information.
- Perform any other sales, business development, or related duties assigned by management.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering is mandatory/preferred.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Candidates with 2–3 years of experience in sales, business development, chemical products, waste management, recycling, environmental services, or a related industry will be an advantage.
- Strong interest in sales and business development with a target-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients.
- Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory.
- Willingness to travel extensively for client visits within Abu Dhabi and surrounding areas.
- Good knowledge of MS Office and basic reporting/CRM tools.
- Self-motivated, proactive, confident, and capable of working independently.
- Good command of English; knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage.