Sales Account Manager - Chemical & Industrial

NOV Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Dubai Full-time Manager Account Management

At a glance

Mid-level Account Management role at NOV. Dubai · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleAccount Management

SeniorityManager

LocationDubai

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 7, 2026 · 2w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build new business across Middle East territories for composite pipework, fiberglass structures and FRP tank solutions
Deliver territory sales, order intake and profit goals through regional plans and business development activity
Move project opportunities from early specifications through bids, negotiations, contract award and execution
Own assigned customer relationships while growing engagement, repeat purchases and the qualified sales pipeline
Coordinate channel partners through forecasts, joint calls, events, KPI reviews and direct customer discussions

What you bring

A proven industrial sales record in the Middle East, including engineered products or technical solutions
Strong knowledge of project selling with EPC firms, contractors and industrial end users
At least five to ten years managing high-value accounts
Engineering training or equivalent experience in industrial, engineered-product or technical sales
Commercial, technical problem-solving and negotiation ability, including bids and contract discussions

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior individual contributor focused on Middle East new-business development, account growth and partner selling. The role involves extensive regional travel, approximately sixty percent, and requires established experience in Middle East industrial markets.

From the employer

The Account Manager - Chemical & Industrial Markets is responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across the Middle East region, with new client and project acquisition as the primary focus.
The role promotes NOV's composite pipework systems, fiberglass structures and FRP tank solutions across oil & gas, petrochemicals, water treatment, power generation, mining, renewables, energy transition, data centres and industrial infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILTY & AUTHORITY:

Achieve annual sales revenue, order intake and profitability targets across assigned Middle East territories.
Implement regional sales plans and business development activities aligned with regional and global objectives.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities for composite pipework systems, fiberglass structures and FRP tank solutions.
Support project opportunities from early-stage specification through contract award and project execution.
Support and grow key customer accounts while increasing customer engagement and repeat business.
Serve as primary customer contact for assigned accounts and opportunities within the Middle East territory.
Identify and target new customers, EPC contractors, channel partners and industrial end users.
Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline with clear forecasting and conversion strategies.
Provide technical guidance, product recommendations, and support bid preparation and contract negotiations.
Facilitate all direct conversations with Channel Parters. Develop partner revenue forecast and collaborate on sales strategy. Support KPI tracking for partners and conduct joint sales calls and events.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Proven track record in sales within industrial markets in the Middle East.
Experience selling engineered products and solutions.
Strong understanding of project-based sales cycles including EPC, contractor and end-user environments.
Ability to support territory growth, customer development and business development activities.
Strong customer engagement, communication, technical/commercial problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Middle East region, approximately 60% travel.

Essential

Engineering education and/or equivalent experience in industrial sales, engineered products or technical sales. Minimum of 5-10 years of high dollar account management.
Middle East industrial market experience required; specific education/years not stated in source document.
Sales track record in Middle East industrial markets.
Experience selling engineered products and solutions.
Understanding of project-based EPC, contractor and end-user sales cycles.
Experience supporting territory growth, customer development and business development activities.
Business development, customer account management, sales pipeline development, forecasting and conversion planning.
Technical guidance, product recommendation, bid preparation and contract negotiation support.
Strong collaboration with customers, channel partners, EPC contractors and internal stakeholders.
Ability to travel extensively across the Middle East region (approx. 60%).

Desirable

Engineering, technical or business qualification relevant to industrial markets.
Experience with composite pipework, fiberglass structures or FRP tank solutions
Experience in oil & gas, petrochemicals, water treatment, power, mining, renewables, energy transition, data centres or industrial infrastructure.
Regional customer, EPC contractor and channel partner network.
Knowledge of NOV composite pipework systems, fiberglass structures and FRP tank solutions.
Additional regional language capability and established Middle East industry relationships.