Business Development Leader - Geosynthetic Products for Infrastructure Projects
Sector: Polymers, Rubbers & Raw Materials
Function: Sales & Marketing
Location: Middle East
Ref: RK/65006
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
United Arab Emirates
The Company:
An opportunity for a sales leader who has strong connections with civil engineering contact in the UAE, for projects that relate to highways, sports facilities, tunnels, landfill, construction, public parks, mining, gas collection, industrial plants, oil & gas, liners for large scale water features, barriers/membranes for a wide range of applications. The target sectors are endless and with the appropriate direct sales and supervisory skills, this is an excellent role for a high energy and ambitious sales expert.
The company is a stable, growth-oriented employer known for operational excellence and a safety-first culture, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, clear career pathways with on-the-job training and mentorship, and strong focus on continuous improvement, diversity, and sustainability.
Their mission is to supply the construction industry with superior materials that enhance durability, sustainability and performance.
The Role:
We are looking for a high-impact direct sales expert and department leader to accelerate our growth in the UAE and wider region. You will leverage a deep technical network to position our advanced composite engineering solutions as the gold standard for major infrastructure and geotechnical projects.
The Mission:
Drive market expansion by acting as a strategic partner to contractors and consultants. You won't just sell products; you will help to customers to solve engineering challenges.
Responsibilities:
Drive Revenue: Execute strategic sales plans to exceed targets across project and distributor channels.
Own the Network: Utilize your existing connections with project managers, technical directors, and government authorities to win high-value tenders.
Technical Authority: Lead value-engineering sessions and deliver compelling technical presentations that convert leads into long-term partnerships.
Market Intelligence: Monitor the UAE/regions construction landscape to identify emerging projects and competitive shifts.
Pipeline Management: Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closure using CRM tools.
The Candidate:
Experienced in technical sales or business development within specialty construction materials.
Has an extensive, "ready-to-go" network of UAE consultants, contractors, and distributors.
A proven track record in complex project sales and tender management. Geosynthetics or composite materials experience is a major plus.
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil preferred).
Must have a Valid UAE driving license
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process.
For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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