Chemical Trader - Specialty Chemicals

Your Mission* Coordinate and manage commercial transactions in the Specialty Chemicals sector for customers and partners.* Develop and manage business opportunities across the Saudi Arabian market.* Maintain continuous communication with customers, suppliers, and business stakeholders locally and internationally.* Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.* Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Supply Chain, Finance, and Senior Management, to achieve optimal business results.* Identify cross-selling opportunities and promote knowledge sharing across the team.* Develop new accounts and expand the company’s customer portfolio across Saudi Arabia.* Conduct customer visits and business travel within Saudi Arabia when required.Role OverviewAs a Trader within our growing Pharma & Specialty Chemicals Business Unit, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will receive comprehensive training and full support from the team, enabling you to independently coordinate and manage commercial transactions.You will be responsible for overseeing trading and logistics operations while maintaining daily communication with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient distribution of our products.The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of sales experience in raw materials, with proven experience dealing with Food and/or Paint manufacturers.You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing existing customer relationships, preparing and negotiating quotations, coordinating orders and logistics, and providing practical solutions to operational and market challenges.You will work closely with fellow Traders and colleagues across various departments, including Supply Chain, Finance, and Senior Management, to ensure seamless execution of commercial and logistics activities and achieve the best possible business outcomes.Leveraging the diverse expertise available within Transmare Gulf through active cross-selling and knowledge sharing with colleagues across different business units and markets is an essential part of the role.The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a primary focus on developing and expanding the Saudi Arabian market. The role will involve regular customer visits and business travel within the Kingdom, providing opportunities to build strong relationships, understand market needs, and identify new commercial opportunities.We encourage a proactive, entrepreneurial, and commercially driven mindset, giving you the opportunity to work independently, develop your own approach, and contribute directly to the growth of the business.Requirements* 1–2 years of relevant sales experience in raw materials, Specialty Chemicals, or a related industry.* Proven experience in sales to Food and/or Paint manufacturers.* Strong B2B sales and customer relationship management skills.* Good understanding of commercial transactions, quotations, negotiations, and logistics.* Strong communication and negotiation skills.* Ability to identify new business opportunities and develop long-term customer relationships.* Strong market development and business development skills.* Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.* Willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia.* Fluent in Arabic and English.* Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.* A proactive, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented approach.Why Transmare Gulf?At Transmare Gulf, you will be part of a dynamic international team that combines strong commercial drive with deep market expertise.We value initiative, ownership, entrepreneurship, and long-term partnerships, both with our customers and our employees.Working with us means growing in a truly global environment, where every day brings new opportunities, international business contacts, and the chance to make a real commercial impact.About Transmare GulfTransmare Gulf is an international chemical distributor with extensive expertise in emerging markets, including Africa, Latin America, the CIS region, and the Middle East.For more than fifty years, we have built a strong reputation in chemical distribution, recognized for our ability to deliver reliable products, tailored solutions, and dependable supply chain services to customers across international markets.Our extensive and continuously growing customer network spans multiple continents, enabling us to provide specialty chemicals, market expertise, and reliable supply solutions to a diverse international client base.Contact InformationInterested in joining Transmare Gulf?Please send your CV or any questions to:salah@transmare.com