Sales Consultant - Linde Material Handling | Al-Futtaim Automotive | FAMCO | Dubai

Job Requisition ID: 180362 About Al-Futtaim Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations. Overview of the role We are looking for a Sales Consultant to join our Linde Material Handling team in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, building long-term customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to expand our material handling equipment business. You will work closely with customers to understand their operational requirements, provide suitable solutions, and support the achievement of monthly and annual sales targets. Success in this role requires strong customer engagement skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage the sales process from prospecting through to closing and documentation. What you will do - Develop and maintain an active customer database to support relationship management, business development activities, and sales campaigns. - Conduct regular customer visits to understand operational requirements and identify sales opportunities. - Achieve or exceed agreed monthly and annual sales targets while supporting branch profitability objectives. - Present suitable material handling equipment solutions that meet customer requirements and business needs. - Maintain high levels of customer service and ensure customer expectations are consistently met. - Participate in product training, sales meetings, and development programmes to maintain product and market knowledge. - Monitor competitor activities and market trends and share insights with management to support business planning. - Prepare and maintain accurate sales documentation and deal files in line with company procedures. - Support effective credit management by maintaining customer accounts within agreed overdue limits. - Ensure timely and accurate submission of required sales and customer reporting information. Required Skills to be successful - A valid UAE driving licence. - Previous sales experience in the UAE material handling equipment, industrial equipment, commercial vehicles, or related business-to-business industry. - Experience managing customer accounts and developing new business opportunities. - Ability to communicate effectively in English with customers and stakeholders. What equips you for the role - High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred. - Previous sales experience within material handling equipment, industrial equipment, commercial vehicles, or a related sector. - Knowledge of structured sales processes and customer relationship management practices. - Strong negotiation and customer relationship management skills. - Ability to analyse customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions. - Good computer literacy and reporting skills. - Effective communication and influencing skills. - Arabic language skills would be advantageous. Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa. With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems. Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey. Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities. Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers. At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.

High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred. Previous sales experience within material handling equipment, industrial equipment, commercial vehicles, or a related sector. Knowledge of structured sales processes and customer relationship management practices. Strong negotiation and customer relationship management skills. Ability to analyse customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions. Good computer literacy and reporting skills. Effective communication and influencing skills. Arabic language skills would be advantageous. A valid UAE driving licence. Previous sales experience in the UAE material handling equipment, industrial equipment, commercial vehicles, or related B2B industry. Experience managing customer accounts and developing new business opportunities. Ability to communicate effectively in English with customers and stakeholders.

Develop and maintain an active customer database to support relationship management, business development activities, and sales campaigns. Conduct regular customer visits to understand operational requirements and identify sales opportunities. Achieve or exceed agreed monthly and annual sales targets while supporting branch profitability objectives. Present suitable material handling equipment solutions that meet customer requirements and business needs. Maintain high levels of customer service and ensure customer expectations are consistently met. Participate in product training, sales meetings, and development programmes to maintain product and market knowledge. Monitor competitor activities and market trends and share insights with management to support business planning. Prepare and maintain accurate sales documentation and deal files in line with company procedures. Support effective credit management by maintaining customer accounts within agreed overdue limits. Ensure timely and accurate submission of required sales and customer reporting information.