Product Training Specialist

About Palomba General Trading LLC

Palomba General Trading LLC, based in Dubai and operating throughout the GCC, Europe, and select global markets, specializes in natural ingredients, botanical extracts, flavor systems, essential oils, and specialized raw materials servicing sectors like food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and fragrance industries.

Role Overview

The Product Training Specialist will be responsible for creating and delivering detailed product training programs for internal commercial teams, distributors, and business partners across GCC markets. This role requires translating complex technical and commercial product data into user-friendly training content, supporting product launches, and ensuring clear communication of product knowledge for non-sales purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement product training sessions for commercial teams and distributors.
• Prepare engaging presentations, manuals, and training aids.
• Conduct both in-person and online training events.
• Communicate product attributes, applications, and unique selling points effectively.
• Liaise with international suppliers to align technical product data.
• Support onboarding processes for new products and ranges.
• Maintain an up-to-date repository of training materials.
• Customize training content to suit various industries and customer groups.
• Plan and coordinate training schedules collaboratively with commercial and distributor teams.
• Assist in product-launch preparations via structured training efforts.
• Gather attendee feedback for continuous improvement of training programs.
• Update training resources when specifications or related documents change.
• Aid internal teams in accurate product communication.
• Participate in targeted workshops, trade shows, and industry conferences.
• Track completed trainings and prepare regular reports.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Product, and Technical departments across multiple markets.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in product or technical training, product support, or related technical-commercial roles.
• Strong skills in presentations and communications.
• Ability to interpret technical product details and explain them clearly.
• Excellent fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational and project coordination capabilities.
• Comfortable presenting to professional audiences.

Preferred Background

• Experience in sectors such as food ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, botanical extracts, essential oils, flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, specialty chemicals, or B2B distribution.
• Exposure to work with international manufacturers or distributors is a plus.
• Knowledge of Arabic language is beneficial but not mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly salary ranges between QAR 16,000 and QAR 21,000 dependent on experience, qualifications, and industry background.

• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave entitlement.
• Annual flight allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Legal employment and visa assistance where applicable.

Career Opportunities

Work within a diverse international environment servicing multiple product categories and sectors, with chances to directly collaborate with global manufacturers. Progression paths include Senior Product Training Specialist, Product Manager, or Technical Marketing Manager roles.

Application Information

Applicants must submit an updated English CV alongside a brief outline of their previous experience in:

• Product or technical training engagements.
• Conducting professional presentations.
• Handling technical product data.
• Training distributor or commercial teams.
• Relevant industrial or ingredient sectors experience.

Additionally, candidates should provide their current location, notice period, earliest availability, and salary expectations. Only applicants closely matching the job requirements will be contacted, with selections based on professional experience, skillset, and qualifications.