External Account Manager

Role overview

Brenntag Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced and driven External Account Manager to join its chemical raw materials sales operation in Jeddah. The position focuses on expanding business across the paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and construction chemicals segments, along with closely related industries.

The role calls for a solid sales background in chemical raw materials, ideally with exposure to coatings and construction markets in Jeddah and the western region. A strong technical foundation in chemical engineering is considered important for success in this position.

What you will do

• Create and implement sales plans that support monthly and yearly growth goals in coatings and construction chemicals.
• Look for and convert new business opportunities among customers, manufacturers, and end users.
• Maintain productive relationships with clients, suppliers, and key industry contacts.
• Deliver technical selling support, including product guidance, formulation coordination, and issue resolution.
• Track market changes, competitor activity, and customer requirements to refine sales approaches.
• Work with customer R&D and supply chain teams so sales activity supports shared business objectives and growth plans.
• Build sales forecasts using market insights and prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership decision-making.
• Handle negotiations on contracts, pricing, and supply arrangements with customers and suppliers.
• Follow company policies, applicable regulations, and QSHE expectations at all times.

Qualifications and experience

The company is seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry. A minimum of 3 to 4 years of sales experience in chemical raw materials is required, particularly in paints, coatings, adhesives, and construction chemicals, with proven results in the Jeddah and western region market.

Applicants should have strong working knowledge of resins, solvents, additives, pigments, and other raw materials commonly used in coatings and construction chemicals. A strong record of achieving or surpassing sales targets in Saudi Arabia is preferred.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation ability in both English and Arabic is needed. The role also requires willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia.

Equal opportunity statement

Brenntag states that it offers equal employment opportunity to qualified applicants and employees from all backgrounds and identities. The organization values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental or family status, or any other protected characteristic. Applications are welcomed from women, men, and non-binary candidates across all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Application contact

Interested candidates may share their CV directly with Rawan Mohammed, Human Resources Team Lead at Brenntag Saudi Arabia, via rawan.mohammed@brenntag.com.