Technical Sales Representative

Company Description

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, CHEMTEC specializes in distributing and representing specialty industrial raw materials and tinting solutions. Serving diverse industries, CHEMTEC offers technical, commercial, and sustainable solutions tailored to meet regional market needs. With expertise in areas such as paints and coatings, packaging adhesives, plastics, and electrical materials, CHEMTEC is renowned for quality and innovation. The company is committed to providing sustainable industrial solutions and strives to be a global leader in this sector.

We’re Hiring | Technical Sales Executive – Coatings & Specialty Chemical Raw Materials (Saudi Arabia)

Location:  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

 Experience:  5+ years

 Company:  CHEMTEC

CHEMTEC is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia and is seeking a senior, well-connected Technical Sales Executive  to grow its portfolio of best-in-class specialty chemical raw materials  for the coatings and related industries .

This role is designed for professionals who are already active in the Saudi market , understand customers, products, and competition, and can add immediate commercial and technical value .

Our Principals & Product Portfolio

The selected candidate will represent leading global manufacturers , recognized as market leaders in their respective segments:

• Colorants & Pigments: Vibrantz Technologies & Birla Carbon

• Tinting Systems: COROB  (part of Graco Group )

• Cellulose Ethers (HEC, HPMC, HEMC): DK Finechem

• Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂): The Chemours Company

• Biocides: Chemipol

• Aluminum Silicate: IQE Group

• Testing Charts: Leneta

• Color Communication & Standards: NCS (Natural Color System)

This portfolio reflects CHEMTEC’s strategy of partnering only with best-in-class suppliers  across each product category.

Ideal Candidate Profile

First Preference

• Professionals currently or previously working with manufacturers or distributors  supplying similar raw material portfolios to the coatings, inks, powder coatings, or construction chemicals industries

Second Preference

• Technical, R&D, or sourcing professionals from major coatings or construction chemical producers  with strong product knowledge and a desire to move into a commercial role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales of CHEMTEC’s specialty raw material portfolio in Saudi Arabia

• Leverage an existing network of customers and decision-makers

• Identify and develop new key accounts and long-term partnerships

• Provide technical support, application guidance, and product positioning

• Conduct customer visits, product presentations, and on-site trials

• Coordinate closely with international principals and suppliers

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing, and customer needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience  in technical sales or technical/commercial roles within the coatings industry

• Strong understanding of raw materials and their applications

• Active industry network in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region

• Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong advantage)

• Self-motivated, commercially driven, and comfortable working independently

What CHEMTEC Offers

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

• Opportunity to represent globally recognized market leaders

• High level of autonomy and ownership of the Saudi market

• Entrepreneurial, growth-focused environment

• Long-term career development with a growing regional player