Sales Executive - Protective & Marine Coatings

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales for the company’s **trading division**, with focus on coating products and related solutions.
• Identify and approach potential clients including **contractors, fabricators, shipyards, industrial clients, maintenance companies, and project owners**.
• Generate enquiries, understand customer requirements, and coordinate internally for product recommendations and quotations.
• Promote coating systems for **protective, marine, industrial, and specialized applications** based on client needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers.
• Conduct regular market visits, client meetings, and site visits to develop business opportunities.
• Follow up on quotations, negotiate commercially within company guidelines, and convert enquiries into orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers, internal sales support, logistics, and accounts teams for smooth execution of orders.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming projects in the coatings segment.
• Ensure timely payment follow-up and support collection activities in coordination with accounts.
• Maintain proper records of sales visits, enquiries, quotations, orders, and customer feedback.
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets set by the management.
• Represent the company professionally and maintain strong market credibility.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum **2–5 years of sales experience** in **coatings / paints / protective coatings / marine coatings / industrial coatings** in the UAE market.
• Valid **UAE driving licence** is mandatory.
• Good understanding of coating products, systems, and industrial applications.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to generate business independently and handle customer follow-up effectively.
• Good knowledge of the UAE industrial and project market will be preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office, email communication, and quotation follow-up.
• Fluency in **English** is required. Additional languages will be an advantage.

Preferred And Added Advantage

• Experience in brands or product lines related to **protective, marine, industrial, or floor coatings**.
• Technical exposure to coating specifications, TDS, application methods, surface preparation, and project requirements.
• **BGAS / NACE / FROSIO / ICorr** or any relevant coating-related certification will be an added advantage.
• Existing customer network in the UAE coatings market will be highly preferred.

Candidate Profile

• Self-motivated and target-driven sales professional
• Confident in meeting clients and developing business directly in the market
• Commercially aware with strong follow-up skills
• Professional, disciplined, and capable of working under pressure
• Able to balance technical understanding with sales ability

What We Offer

• Attractive salary package, performance incentives & car
• Sales growth opportunity in an expanding trading division
• Professional working environment
• Opportunity to work with reputed coating products and industrial clients

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(S)

• Do you have any experience with coatings?

Experience

• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

License And Certification

• UAE Driving license (Required)