Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer in Paints and Coatings

Job Ref: JB845 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

REDA Chemicals

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About the Company

At REDA Chemicals, we passionately market and distribute a unique and innovative portfolio of specialty raw materials and industrial chemicals. We have one of the largest distribution networks with local services in more than 34 countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

About the Role

As a Sales Engineer in Paints and Coatings, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing customer accounts, and providing technical support across the UAE and GCC markets within the specialty chemicals and raw material distribution sector.

This role requires a strong blend of commercial acumen and technical expertise. You will identify and pursue new business opportunities, manage key customer and supplier relationships, and provide hands-on technical support including product trials, training, and troubleshooting.

You will develop and execute targeted sales strategies across multiple market segments such as industrial, decorative, automotive refinish, and protective coatings. Internally, you will collaborate closely with R&D, production, logistics, and regulatory teams to ensure a seamless customer experience. Externally, you will act as a trusted technical and commercial partner to customers, delivering solutions that enhance performance, efficiency, and profitability.

If you are a results-driven professional with a strong background in coatings and a passion for both sales and technical service, we invite you to join our team and help expand our presence across the UAE and GCC coatings markets.

Title: Sales Engineer

Industry: Paints and Coatings

Function: Sales

Reporting to: Sales Manager

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

• Take proactive ownership of sales opportunities and initiatives.
• Lead daily sales activities, focusing on building long-term, value-driven customer relationships.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to expand raw material supply into the following key segments:
• Industrial coatings (OEMs, steel fabrication, general metal finishing)
• Decorative coatings (architectural paints, plasters, sealers)
• Automotive refinish (body shops, paint distributors)
• Protective coatings (infrastructure, oil & gas, corrosion-resistant applications)
• Provide technical support and expertise on coatings formulations, application methods, and performance characteristics.
• Conduct product trials, provide lab support, and troubleshoot issues alongside customer and supplier technical teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Coatings Technology.
• Additional certifications in sales, business development, or technical selling are an advantage.
• Minimum 1 to 5 years of sales or technical service experience in the coatings, specialty chemicals, or raw materials industry.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous.
• Valid UAE driving license is a must.

Only interested candidates with relevant profiles are encouraged to submit their applications.

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