External Account Manager

JEDDAH,Saudi March 26, 2026 Full Time Workday Recruiting
Brenntag Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced External Account Manager to join our chemical raw materials sales team in Jeddah. The ideal candidate will have minimum 3-4 years of sales experience in the chemical raw materials industry, preferably in coatings and construction industry of Jeddah and western region, with a strong technical background of Chemical Engineering. 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. Qualifications & Experience: -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. You are also very welcomed to send your CVs directly to: Rawan Mohammed, [email protected] Human Resources Team Lead Brenntag Saudi Arabia Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com
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  • Brenntag is the world's largest chemicals distributor, ~17,500 employees, ~€16-17B revenue 2024, headquartered in Essen, Germany, listed on the DAX 40, and led by CEO Christian Kohlpaintner since January 2020.
  • The company is organized into two divisions — Essentials (commodity chemicals, larger volumes, thinner margins, logistics-heavy) and Specialties (life sciences, food, personal care, CASE, technical sales, richer margins) — and is in the middle of a multi-year operational separation that may eventually become a demerger.
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