Steel Trading Assistant Sales manager

Company and Client

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of SS304 and SS316 stainless-steel products, including sheets, coils, pipes, tubes, and fittings.
• Build relationships with UAE manufacturers, fabricators, engineering companies, contractors, and industrial customers.
• Recommend the correct grade and product based on application, corrosion resistance, hygiene, food contact, and fabrication requirements.
• Develop new B2B accounts, prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and close deals while protecting margins.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams for material availability and delivery.
• Monitor competitor pricing, market trends, material availability, and demand.
• Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and market analysis for the Sales Manager.
• Attend client meetings, customer visits, product presentations, and relevant trade exhibitions.
• Mentor junior sales staff and maintain accurate CRM/ERP account and pipeline data.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five years of UAE sales experience with steel products in a trading environment.
• Proven B2B sales experience with stainless-steel raw materials, preferably SS304 and SS316.
• Practical knowledge of grades, specifications, thicknesses, dimensions, finishes, corrosion resistance, fabrication suitability, and applications.
• Ability to understand technical material requirements and recommend appropriate products.
• Experience in steel or related-commodity trading, including international trade practices, terms, and documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, finance, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM/ERP systems, with numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• A relevant bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A valid UAE driving license is preferred.

Work Conditions

• The role is performed on-site in Sharjah.
• Regular travel by airplane and automobile is required for business activities.
• Regular telephone and email communication with customers, management, and coworkers is essential.

Compensation

• Salary is AED 8,000 to AED 10,000 per month, plus a car, visa, medical insurance, and sales commissions.