Sales Executive - Saudi Arabia

Job Title: Sales Executive

Location: Riyadh OR Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Package: 8,500 AED per month, plus quarterly commission

I'm currently supporting a regional hospitality distribution company, with their search for a number of Sales Executives to join their rapidly expanding operations here in the GCC.

The company operate predominantly within non-food HORECA verticals (imagine uniforms, kitchen equipment, glassware, bar equipment, lighting etc), and they are looking for those who are wanting to make the next step within their sales career.

The role will report directly into the Sales Director, and there will certainly be an expectation that you possess a blackbook of contacts/a strong local network already.

Candidates must be in the UAE already, must possess a successful sales background within the local market, and must have both a local driving license and their own vehicle - as you will be expected to conduct numerous site/client visits.

Candidates must also be bi-lingual, in both Arabic & English.

*** For KSA candidates, you will be based in the Dubai, UAE office for a short period at the beginning of your assignment before relocating back to KSA ***

Responsibilities:

• Proven experience as a Sales Executive in the HORECA and manufacturing industry.
• Have a thorough understanding of the products we are selling.
• To answer any questions from the customers.
• Setting sales goals and developing sales strategies.
• Handing customer questions, inquires and complaints.
• Participate in Sales Meeting weekly.
• Meeting with clients during sales visits. Demonstrating and presenting products.
• Establishing, negotiate new business and contracts.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Attend trade exhibitions, conferences, and meetings.
• Review sales performance on a regular basis with management. Working towards monthly or annual targets.
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service. Ascertain customer’s needs and wants.
• Providing product information, selection, and sales from the store’s products to customers. Keep up to date with product information.
• Provide support to the management team, ensuring all processes are implemented effectively and standards of performance attained for the effective running of the department.
• Resolve any queries.
• Act as an ambassador for the company when meeting customers/ suppliers and create an excellent impression.
• Faster learner and passionate for sales.
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques.
• Take feedback from customers and ashre it with the team.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Having a driving license.
• Proficient in English and Arabic. Ability to speak more than one language.
• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills (oral and written), enabling effective interaction with internal and external customers using diplomacy, discretion and tact as required in a professional work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to portray a welcoming atmosphere, friendly disposition, and helpful nature.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to achieve outcomes within required deadlines.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate data, and document procedures.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, in an effective and flexible manner.
• Basic to intermediate skills & experience in the use of MS Office and other relevant software packages / applications.
• Excellent skills in establishing effective working relationships with businesses, partners, and customers.
• Self-motivated and driven by targets.
• The ability to influence and negotiate with others.
• Numerical skills.
• Commercial awareness.