Chemical Sales Engineer

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Chemical Sales Engineer

Gradiant Arabia Limited

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posting Start Date: 7/23/26

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Function: Sales & Business Development

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy.

Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at gradiant.com.

Role Overview

The Chemical Sales Engineer / Account Manager will be responsible for supporting sales growth and customer engagement for specialty and commodity water treatment chemicals across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role involves a combination of technical sales, customer relationship management, and business development, working closely with internal technical teams and the regional sales leadership.

As operations in KSA are in the early stage, the candidate is expected to work independently, supporting both commercial and coordination activities required to establish and grow the business.

Responsibilities

1. Customer Relationship Management

Support development and maintenance of relationships with customers across industrial sectors.

Engage with operations, maintenance, and procurement teams to understand customer requirements.

Conduct regular customer visits across KSA.

2. Technical Sales Support

Assist in promoting water treatment chemical programs for

Cooling water

Boiler systems

RO and wastewater applications

Coordinate with internal technical teams to support solution proposals.

Participate in technical discussions and product presentations.

3. Business Development Support

Identify new business opportunities within existing and potential customers.

Support expansion of product applications within customer facilities.

Assist in preparing proposals, quotations, and follow-ups.

4. Market Coverage

Support sales activities across key industries including

Oil & Gas

Petrochemicals

Power and utilities

Water and wastewater sectors

Build basic understanding of customer processes and treatment requirements.

5. Channel & Partner Coordination

Work with appointed distributors and channel partners to support business growth.

Participate in joint customer visits and technical discussions.

Support partner engagement activities as required.

6. Internal Coordination

Coordinate with internal teams including

Technical support

Supply chain

Finance

Assist in order processing, follow-ups, and basic reporting.

7. Travel & Field Engagement

Travel extensively across KSA to support customer engagement and sales activities.

Maintain active field presence to support business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (Mandatory)

4–7 years of experience in industrial chemical sales or water treatment

Experience in KSA market preferred

Exposure to specialty and/or commodity chemicals

Fluent in Arabic and English (Mandatory)

Willingness to travel extensively across KSA

Key Competencies

Basic technical understanding of water treatment applications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness and willingness to learn

Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment

Team collaboration and coordination skills

Additional Notes

This is an individual contributor role

The position requires flexibility to support multiple functions during the initial business setup phase

Growth opportunities are available based on performance and business expansion

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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