Honeywell

Diversified industrial conglomerate: aerospace, automation, safety

Lead Account Manager - Catalyst & Absorbents

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSaudi ArabiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering is required; Chemical Engineering is strongly preferred, and an advanced degree is a plus.
At least 8 years of experience in sales, business development, or technical-commercial roles within refining, petrochemical, or gas processing industries.
Demonstrated success in catalyst, adsorbents, and specialty chemicals sales.
Strong understanding of the KSA market landscape.
Proven ability to manage complex, high-value accounts and multi-stakeholder sales processes.
Strong commercial acumen, including pricing strategy and contract negotiation.
Ability to translate technical solutions into clear business value propositions.
Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

Own and execute strategic account plans for major customers in KSA, aligning with regional and global growth objectives.
Drive revenue, margin, and market share growth across catalyst and adsorbent product lines, including reload cycles, performance upgrades, and new unit opportunities.
Build and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders, including operations, technical teams, procurement, and executive leadership.
Identify, qualify, and mature opportunities through a long-cycle, value-based sales approach, particularly in turnaround and project-driven environments.
Lead commercial negotiations and contract structuring, ensuring alignment with profitability targets and risk management guidelines.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts for 12–18 months and pipeline visibility in SFDC.
Collaborate closely with technical services, research and development, and engineering teams to position differentiated solutions.
Engage with licensors, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, and consultants to influence specifications and secure early positioning in new projects.
Monitor market dynamics, competitor positioning, and pricing trends.
Support working capital management, including payment terms, collections, and contract compliance.

Desired Qualifications

Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.

We are seeking a commercially driven and technically strong Lead Account Manager to drive growth across our Catalyst, Adsorbents, and Specialty Products portfolio within the UOP Process Technology Refining & Petrochemical (R&P) business.

This role holds full account ownership across key refining, petrochemical, and gas processing customers in KSA, with responsibility for strategic account development, revenue growth, and long-term customer partnerships. You will operate at the intersection of commercial, technical, and operational stakeholders, shaping opportunities from early-stage engagement through to contract closure and execution.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical Engineering strongly preferred); advanced degree is a plus.

8 years of experience in sales, business development, or technical-commercial roles within refining, petrochemical, or gas processing industries.

Demonstrated success in catalyst, adsorbents, and specialty chemicals sales.

Strong understanding of KSA market landscape.

Proven ability to manage complex, high-value accounts and multi-stakeholder sales processes.

Strong commercial acumen including pricing strategy and contract negotiation.

Ability to translate technical solutions into clear business value propositions.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Own and execute strategic account plans for major customers in KSA, aligning with regional and global growth objectives.

Drive revenue, margin, and market share growth across catalyst and adsorbent product lines, including reload cycles, performance upgrades, and new unit opportunities.

Build and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders, including operations, technical teams, procurement, and executive leadership.

Identify, qualify, and mature opportunities through a long-cycle, value-based sales approach, particularly in turnaround (TAR) and project-driven environments.

Lead commercial negotiations and contract structuring, ensuring alignment with profitability targets and risk management guidelines.

Maintain accurate sales forecasts (12–18 months) and pipeline visibility in SFDC.

Collaborate closely with technical services, R&D; and engineering teams to position differentiated solutions.

Engage with licensors, EPC contractors, and consultants to influence specifications and secure early positioning in new projects.

Monitor market dynamics, competitor positioning, and pricing trends.

Support working capital management, including payment terms, collections, and contract compliance.

About the Company

Honeywell

Diversified industrial conglomerate: aerospace, automation, safety

Honeywell operates in four main areas—aerospace, building automation, performance materials and technologies (PMT), and safety and productivity solutions (SPS). Its products couple hardware, software, and services, delivering integrated solutions for customers in design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and analytics. It stands out through a broad, diversified portfolio, a global presence, and the ability to connect multiple stages of the product lifecycle into one ecosystem. The company aims to help customers operate more reliably and efficiently, reduce costs and environmental impact, and grow recurring revenue by offering solutions, services, and digital platforms that link its hardware and software offerings.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1906

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