Sales Manager, UAE (Chinese National)

<div><strong>Sales & Business Development</strong></div><ul><li>Identify and track projects with strong sales potential; maintain and update project pipeline monthly.</li><li>Conduct technical sales presentations to consultants, and contractors.</li><li>Gather client requirements and recommend appropriate solutions with clear value propositions.</li><li>Prepare sales quotations in line with pricing policies; seek final approval from Line Manager.</li><li>Report weekly on sales activities, project status, and achieved milestones.</li><li>Participate in sales meetings to refine sales strategies and coordinate action plans.</li><li>Update monthly sales forecasts to support production and inventory planning.</li></ul><div><strong>Project Management Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Manage assigned projects from specification and approval stage through to delivery and post‑sales support.</li><li>Coordinate internally with logistics, technical, and production teams to ensure smooth execution.</li><li>Monitor project timelines, client approvals, and technical documentation.</li><li>Ensure customer satisfaction by providing timely updates, resolving issues, and maintaining service quality.</li><li>Prepare project documentation, risk assessments, and progress reports where required.</li></ul><div><strong>Market & Client Engagement</strong></div><ul><li>Build strong, professional relationships with clients to promote long-term partnerships.</li><li>Collect and report market intelligence on competitors, pricing, and upcoming projects.</li><li>Support the determination of sales targets and contribute to achieving or exceeding them.</li></ul><div><strong>Competencies:</strong></div><div><em>Functional:</em></div><ul><li>Sales experience in building materials.</li><li>Strong project coordination and documentation skills.</li><li>Customer service orientation.</li><li>Negotiation and presentation skills.</li><li>Data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.</li></ul><div><em>General:</em></div><ul><li>Teamwork</li><li>Building Collaborative Relationships</li><li>Information gathering</li><li>Planning and Organizing</li><li>Time management</li><li>Mandarin Chinese (native or fluent required).</li><li>General computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM).</li><li>Knowledge of GCC business practices and regulations.</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s in civil Engineer or relevant field</li><li>Minimum 5 years of sales experience in building materials.</li><li>Proven experience managing projects in the UAE and GCC region.</li><li>Experience working with <strong>Chinese clients or suppliers</strong> (preferred).</li><li><strong>Mandarin Chinese – Required, </strong></li><li>English – Excellent proficiency</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation abilities.</li><li>CRM knowledge and advanced use of Microsoft applications.</li><li>Customer‑focused, adaptable, and results-driven.</li></ul>