Sales Team Lead - Trading and distribution industry | Saudi Arabia

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the Trading and Distribution for industrial chemicals  industry in Saudi Arabia, Dammam 

Key Accountabilities 

The position involves:

  • Establishing and driving the overall sales strategy to achieve revenue targets, growth objectives, and KPIs.
  • Building and expanding a strong customer base across priority industrial segments while strengthening key account relationships.
  • Identifying new business opportunities and converting pipeline into repeat and long-term customers.
  • Negotiating commercial agreements and securing strategic supplier and principal partnerships.
  • Managing pricing strategy, gross margin performance, and credit discipline in coordination with finance.
  • Leading, coaching, and monitoring the sales team to ensure structured execution and high performance.
  • Coordinating with operations, procurement, and logistics to ensure reliable and timely order fulfillment.
  • Maintaining accurate forecasting, pipeline tracking, and CRM reporting to support sustainable, cash-responsible growth.


Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are looking for:

  • 10+ years in B2B sales / business development in industrial chemicals distribution/trading in Saudi Arabia and/or GCC.
  • Demonstrated success in:
    • opening strategic accounts (“door opening”),
    • managing technical selling (trials/approvals), and
    • driving repeat revenue with margin discipline.
  • Experience managing a sales team (minimum 2–4 direct reports preferred).
  • Strong commercial competence: pricing, negotiation, contracts, and credit-aware selling.
  • Working familiarity with chemical distribution documentation and practices (SDS, COA, storage/transport constraints).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering / Business (or equivalent experience).
  • Languages: English required; Arabic strongly preferred.


Sales Team Lead - Trading and distribution industry | Saudi Arabia

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Sales Team Lead - Trading and distribution industry | Saudi Arabia

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