Assistant Sales Manager Steel division

Role Overview

Sales and Business Development

• Identify, develop, and convert new B2B sales opportunities with manufacturers, fabricators, engineering firms, contractors, and industrial customers.
• Build and grow relationships with UAE businesses that purchase stainless-steel raw materials.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, close deals, and protect margins.
• Manage key accounts, follow up on leads, and contribute to sales and profitability targets.

Technical Product Advisory

• Advise clients on SS 304 versus SS 316 selection based on food contact, marine exposure, chemical resistance, hygiene, cost, corrosion resistance, and fabrication requirements.
• Understand customer material requirements and recommend suitable grades, dimensions, finishes, thicknesses, and product forms.
• Products may include sheets, coils, plates, pipes, tubes, bars, and related stainless-steel raw materials.

Market and Account Management

• Monitor stainless-steel market pricing, competitor pricing, material availability, sourcing, and market demand.
• Maintain accurate sales records using CRM or sales-tracking tools.
• Prepare sales plans and forecasts, proposals, and presentations and coordinate client meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support smooth execution of client agreements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in sales or business development is required.
• Proven B2B sales experience in stainless-steel raw materials, particularly SS 304 and SS 316, is strongly emphasized.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Fluency in English is required, while additional languages relevant to the Dubai market are advantageous.
• A record of achieving sales targets with quantifiable results is required.

Technical and Market Requirements

• Strong understanding of stainless-steel grades, specifications, finishes, thicknesses, dimensions, pricing, and fabrication applications is required.
• Experience with manufacturers, fabricators, engineering companies, contractors, or industrial customers is preferred.
• Existing UAE client networks and prior UAE or GCC experience are preferred or beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM or ERP systems is required.
• A valid UAE driving license is preferred.

Professional Capabilities

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, relationship-management, client-service, organization, and market-analysis abilities are required.
• The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple tasks and collaborate across departments.