Chemical Sales Engineer

Posting Start Date: 5 And 6 And 26

About Gradiant

Role Overview

1. Customer Relationship Management

• Support development and maintenance of relationships with customers across industrial sectors.
• Engage with operations, maintenance, and procurement teams to understand customer requirements.
• Conduct regular customer visits across KSA.

2. Technical Sales Support

• Assist in promoting water treatment chemical programs for:
• + Cooling water
• + Boiler systems
• + RO and wastewater applications
• Coordinate with internal technical teams to support solution proposals.
• Participate in technical discussions and product presentations.

3. Business Development Support

• Identify new business opportunities within existing and potential customers.
• Support expansion of product applications within customer facilities.
• Assist in preparing proposals, quotations, and follow-ups.

4. Market Coverage

• Support sales activities across key industries including:
• + Oil & Gas
• + Petrochemicals
• + Power and utilities
• + Water and wastewater sectors
• Build basic understanding of customer processes and treatment requirements.

5. Channel & Partner Coordination

• Work with appointed distributors and channel partners to support business growth.
• Participate in joint customer visits and technical discussions.
• Support partner engagement activities as required.

6. Internal Coordination

• Coordinate with internal teams including:
• + Technical support
• + Supply chain
• + Finance
• Assist in order processing, follow-ups, and basic reporting.

7. Travel & Field Engagement

• Travel extensively across KSA to support customer engagement and sales activities.
• Maintain active field presence to support business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (Mandatory)
• 4–7 years of experience in industrial chemical sales or water treatment
• Experience in KSA market preferred
• Exposure to specialty and/or commodity chemicals
• Fluent in Arabic and English (Mandatory)
• Willingness to travel extensively across KSA

Key Competencies

• Basic technical understanding of water treatment applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Team collaboration and coordination skills

Additional Notes

• This is an individual contributor role
• The position requires flexibility to support multiple functions during the initial business setup phase
• Growth opportunities are available based on performance and business expansion
• Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer.
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.