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Henkel | Henkel | Posted Jan 14, 2026 Apply Full-time Dubai Negotiable Advanced (5-10 yrs) About this Position We are looking for a technically strong Sales Manager to lead our protective coatings business across the GCC region. This role requires deep familiarity with corrosion protection systems, coating specifications, surface preparation standards, and multi-stakeholder industrial project cycles. The successful candidate will drive regional sales strategy, secure key project approvals, manage channel partners, and ensure our technologies are specified and adopted across oil & gas, marine, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. What You’ll Do Drive product specification and approval with EPC contractors, asset owners, engineering consultants, and applicators. Present technical solutions, performance data, and coating system recommendations aligned with project requirements. Support the qualification of new products, prepare technical submittals, and participate in pre-qualification and vendor approval processes. Develop and execute the GCC regional strategy to achieve revenue, margin, and market share targets. Build and manage a robust pipeline of large-scale projects across oil & gas, marine, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Monitor competitive product offerings, pricing strategies, and technical positioning. Evaluate, appoint, and manage distributors, applicators, and channel partners in key GCC markets. Ensure partners maintain the required technical and commercial competence to represent the brand effectively. Maintain relationships with procurement, engineering, integrity, and maintenance teams within major industrial customers. Ensure alignment between customers’ technical requirements and company product offerings. Support troubleshooting and technical clarifications during project execution. What makes you a good fit Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Coatings/Corrosion Technology preferred) Professional certifications (NACE/AMPP Level 1–3, SSPC, FROSIO) are a strong advantage. Additional technical training in corrosion protection, coating inspection, or asset integrity will be considered an asset. 7 - 10 years of B2B sales experience in protective coatings, industrial coatings, corrosion solutions, or related sectors. Strong understanding of coating systems (epoxies, polyurethanes, field joint coating, mainline line coating, fireproofing, etc.). Proven experience influencing specifications and managing complex project-driven sales cycles. Hands‑on experience with standards such as ISO 8501/8502/12944, SSPC/NACE, ASTM, etc. Existing relationships with EPCs, consultants, applicators, and end users in the GCC. Excellent technical presentation, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficiency with CRM platforms and project‑tracking tools. Willingness to travel frequently across GCC countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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