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.