External Account Manager

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities The External Account Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing customer accounts, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers in the paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and construction chemicals sectors along with related industry segments. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly/annual sales growth and revenue targets in the coatings and construction chemicals market. Identify and pursue new business opportunities with customers, manufacturers, and end-users. Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. Provide technical sales support, including product recommendations, technical coordination on formulations, and troubleshooting. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to adjust sales strategies accordingly. Collaborate with clients R&D and supply chain teams to align sales efforts with business objectives to drive growth. Prepare sales forecasts based on market intelligence, reports, and presentations for strategic decision making by senior management on regular basis. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply agreements with clients and suppliers. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and QSHE standards. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is a must. Minimum 3-4 years of sales experience in chemical raw materials, specifically in paints and coatings, adhesives, with traceable results in construction chemicals industry around Jeddah and western region. Strong knowledge of resins, solvents, additives, pigments, and other raw materials used in coatings and construction chemicals industry. Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets in the Saudi market preferrable in Jeddah and western region. Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills(English & Arabic). Ability to travel within Saudi Arabia. Company Industry ChemicalsPetrochemicalsPolymersIndustrial Gases Department / Functional Area SalesBusiness Development Keywords External Account Manager Get real-time job updates only on our App