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Assistant Sales Manager
Citron HQ
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
AED 10,000/month / month
1 weeks ago
Sales SupportData AnalysisExcelPowerPointAccount ManagementForecasting
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About the Role
Citron HQ is hiring an Assistant Sales Manager in Dubai to support the commercial team in driving sales growth across retail and distribution channels.
Key Skills for This Role
Sales SupportData AnalysisExcelPowerPointAccount ManagementForecasting
Responsibilities
- Support the sales team with day to day commercial operations and account management
- Prepare sales reports, performance dashboards, and business reviews using Excel
- Analyze sell in, sell out, inventory, and promotional performance data
- Assist in preparing customer presentations, listings, and commercial proposals
- Coordinate product launches, promotions, and retail activations with internal teams
- Manage product listing forms, customer documentation, and retailer requirements
- Track customer orders, stock availability, and delivery timelines
- Maintain accurate sales records, pricing files, and customer databases
- Support forecasting, demand planning, and replenishment activities
- Liaise with marketing, operations, finance, and supply chain teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Retail Management, or related field
- 2–5 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Category Management, Sales Support, Commercial Operations, or Retail Planning
- Experience within consumer goods, FMCG, lifestyle, children's products, homeware, or retail industries preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting)
- Strong PowerPoint skills
- Excellent numerical and analytical abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- UAE experience is an advantage
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Sales Assistant to support our commercial team in driving sales growth across retail and distribution channels.
- The ideal candidate has previous experience in a buying, merchandising, category management, or sales support role within consumer goods, FMCG, lifestyle, children's products, homeware, or retail brands.
- This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the sales team with day to day commercial operations and account management.
- Prepare sales reports, performance dashboards, and business reviews using Excel.
- Analyze sell in, sell out, inventory, and promotional performance data.
- Assist in preparing customer presentations, listings, and commercial proposals.
- Coordinate product launches, promotions, and retail activations with internal teams.
- Manage product listing forms, customer documentation, and retailer requirements.
- Track customer orders, stock availability, and delivery timelines.
- Maintain accurate sales records, pricing files, and customer databases.
- Support forecasting, demand planning, and replenishment activities.
- Liaise with marketing, operations, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Retail Management, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Category Management, Sales Support, Commercial Operations, or Retail Planning.
- Experience within consumer goods, FMCG, lifestyle, children's products, homeware, or retail industries preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting).
- Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create professional business presentations.
- Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- UAE experience is an advantage.
What We Are Looking For
- Commercial mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
- Comfortable working with data and translating insights into actions.
- Hands on, proactive, and solution oriented.
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
- Immediate availability or short notice period candidates will be given preference.
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