Senior Technical Sales Manager - Oils & Chemicals

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables energy and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human an ever‑changing world companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. Thats why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth backed by over 50 years experience. Our team of over 2400 experts operating across 30 global locations are enabling customers decisions through real‑time analytics consultancy events and thought leadership. Together we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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Position Summary Wood Mackenzie seeks a highly motivated skilled and ambitious Senior Technical Sales Professional to spearhead the identification and closure of growth opportunities for our Oils & Chemicals offerings within existing client portfolios across the GCC region and with Wood Mackenzie’s strategic energy customers.

The successful candidate will maximize upselling opportunities during renewal processes working in close coordination with account managers throughout the GCC region and with our largest energy sector clients. This role requires a strategic approach to client relationship management and a deep understanding of the regional energy landscape.

Key Requirements

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in sales to large energy companies

Fluency in Arabic is advantageous

Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within existing client relationships

Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with regional account management teams

Deep understanding of the oils and chemicals sector within the energy industry

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with exceptional sales acumen to drive revenue growth and strengthen our position as a trusted advisor to major energy companies across the region.

The Technical Sales team serves as a critical driver for sales execution and performance across existing accounts. The incumbent will play an instrumental role in achieving sales growth targets and ensuring effective resource utilisation to meet organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities Product and Sector Expertise

Develop comprehensive understanding of Wood Mackenzie’s value proposition for our Oils & Chemicals solutions. Build strong relationships with clients and maintain thorough knowledge of the Oils & Chemicals sector to support new business identification and client retention initiatives

Serve as internal advocate for the Oils & Chemicals business unit facilitating communication of product enhancements and market developments across the organization while collaborating with sales customer focus customer solutions marketing research and consulting teams

Proactive business development and client retention

Collaborate with regional sales colleagues to expand and strengthen Oils & Chemicals relationships within existing client accounts analyse customer workflows demonstrate solution applicability identify unmet client requirements and discover new purchasing centres

Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to support engagement and retention of Oils & Chemicals clients where revenue streams are at risk

Territory management

Develop maintain and execute comprehensive sales plans for assigned territory identifying key growth markets high‑impact opportunities and potential risks within existing portfolio to optimise time allocation and develop strategic sales approaches

Collaborate with stakeholders including regional sales product sales colleagues customer focus research and consulting teams to build and implement territorial strategies

Product development collaboration

Work closely with product and research teams to influence the Oils & Chemicals product development roadmap based on client feedback workflow expertise and competitive intelligence

Support the launch of new Oils & chemicals products and services

Sales process management

Assume responsibility for critical aspects of the sales process including prospecting qualification and value proposition presentation at all organisational levels

Collaborate with regional sales teams by providing product sales support for proposals presentations and technical and commercial negotiations

Ensure all sales process components are managed efficiently and thoroughly documented

Sales forecasting and pipeline management

Effectively manage business pipeline to ensure accurate forecasting within Salesforce CRM system

Candidate profile Required qualifications The successful candidate will possess :

5-years in client‑facing or account management positions

Fluency in Arabic is advantageous

Comprehensive knowledge of the Oils & Chemicals industry

Extensive commercial track record in client development and establishment of trusted advisor relationships

Self‑motivated and energetic approach with proven negotiation skills and results‑oriented mindset

Demonstrated track record of successful collaboration with diverse internal teams to achieve commercial objectives

Exceptional judgment in resource utilisation and optimisation

Genuine passion for business growth and commitment to professional development

Intellectual curiosity regarding data and analytical solutions for critical business challenges

Strong organisational and planning capabilities with ability to manage workload independently

Embrace a growth mindset by actively seeking opportunities to learn adapt and welcome coaching across new industries innovative solutions and evolving sales methodologies.

Preferred qualifications

Previous experience with CRM systems particularly Salesforce is advantageous

Performance expectations Work arrangement

This position operates under a hybrid work model requiring presence in the Riyadh or Dubai office 2 days a week. We will expect candidates to have a right to work.

Core Competencies

Personal impact : Managing personal effectiveness and impact on colleagues

Acting with integrity : Demonstrating ethical behaviour aligned with organizational values

Courage resilience and adaptability : Exhibiting boldness and perseverance through uncertainty and change

Growth mindset : Pursuing continuous development to add organizational value

Effective communication : Communicating with clarity authenticity and purpose

Engagement & influence : Influencing decisions and securing commitment from stakeholders

Cross‑boundary collaboration : Building impactful relationships beyond immediate team

Customer collaboration : Maintaining stakeholder‑centric decision‑making approach

Strategic planning and prioritization : Aligning efforts with organizational goals and priorities

Ownership & accountability : Delivering on commitments and accepting responsibility for outcomes

Commitment to action : Making timely decisions and implementing appropriate actions

Continuous improvement : Pursuing excellence in all professional activities

Commercial acumen : Supporting business profitability and growth initiatives

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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