Assistant Sales Manager Steel division

Company Description Aquarius Worldwide FZE partners with both jobseekers and businesses to deliver tailored recruitment and placement solutions. The company carefully sources candidates and supports them in refining their professional profiles to better align with career goals. By collaborating closely with client organizations, Aquarius Worldwide FZE gains a deep understanding of their hiring needs and workplace culture. This approach enables the company to make placements based on strong mutual fit, benefiting both employers and talent. Role Description Assistant Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Sharjah. This position supports the General Manager in driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and managing the sales pipeline. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with sales planning and forecasting, preparing proposals and presentations, coordinating meetings with clients, and following up on leads. The role also involves monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate sales records in CRM tools, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of client agreements. The Assistant Sales Manager is expected to contribute to sales targets, support negotiation processes, and uphold high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate should have a practical understanding of stainless-steel grades, specifications, thicknesses, dimensions, finishes, corrosion resistance, fabrication suitability, and applications, particularly for Grades 304 and 316. The candidate should be capable of understanding customers' technical material requirements and recommending the appropriate stainless-steel products accordingly. Preference will instead be given to candidates with proven experience in B2B sales of stainless-steel raw materials to manufacturers, fabricators, industrial companies, and other businesses that regularly consume stainless steel as part of their production activities. This role requires a commercially driven sales professional who can identify potential manufacturing customers, develop new accounts, maintain strong relationships with existing clients, prepare competitive quotations, negotiate commercial terms, monitor stainless-steel market pricing, and consistently achieve assigned sales and profitability targets. Build and grow relationships with manufacturers, stainless-steel fabricators, engineering companies, industrial companies, contractors, and other businesses across the UAE that purchase and utilize stainless-steel raw materials in their manufacturing, fabrication, or project activities • Advise clients on correct grade selection (304 vs. 316) based on application — food contact, marine/coastal exposure, chemical resistance, hygiene compliance — and translate that into the right product recommendation. • Identify, develop, and convert new B2B sales opportunities with manufacturers, fabricators, engineering firms, contractors, and other industrial customers that regularly purchase stainless-steel raw materials. • Prepare technical-commercial quotations, negotiate pricing, and close deals while protecting margin. Salary: AED 96000 - 120000 p.a. + performance commissions + annual bonus + visa + medical insurance + car + annual tickets Qualifications • Experience in sales or business development, preferably in a recruitment, staffing, or professional services environment. • Strong relationship-building, client service, and stakeholder management abilities. • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field • Solid communication and presentation skills, with the capacity to convey information clearly and persuasively. • Basic proficiency in sales planning, forecasting, and use of CRM or sales tracking tools. • Ability to analyze market trends and client feedback to support sales strategies. • Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. • Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and collaborating across departments. • Fluency in English; additional language skills relevant to the Dubai market are an advantage. • Prior experience in the UAE or GCC region and familiarity with local business practices is beneficial. • Proven B2B sales experience in stainless-steel raw materials, preferably selling SS 304 and SS 316 sheets, coils, plates, pipes, tubes, bars, or related products to manufacturers, fabricators, engineering companies, and industrial customers. • Existing and active UAE client network among manufacturers, fabricators, engineering companies, and industrial customers that regularly purchase and consume SS 304 and SS 316 raw materials is strongly preferred.. • Track record of achieving sales targets with quantifiable results (AED value, % growth, accounts won). • Strong negotiation, technical presentation, and relationship-management skills. • Proficiency in MS Office and CRM/ERP systems. Additional Requirements • Valid UAE driving license preferred. • Direct experience in B2B sales of stainless-steel raw materials, particularly SS 304 and SS 316 sheets, coils, plates, pipes, tubes, bars, and related products. • Strong understanding of stainless-steel grades, specifications, finishes, thicknesses, dimensions, pricing, and fabrication applications.). • Existing UAE client network among manufacturers, stainless-steel fabricators, engineering companies, contractors, traders, and industrial customers that regularly purchase stainless-steel raw materials. • Ability to understand customer material requirements and confidently discuss the differences between SS 304 and SS 316, including cost, corrosion resistance, fabrication suitability, and application requirements. • Good knowledge of the UAE stainless-steel market, including competitor pricing, material availability, sourcing, and market demand. • Proven ability to generate new business, negotiate commercial terms, manage key accounts, and achieve sales and profitability targets Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. Proven B2B sales experience in stainless-steel raw materials (SS 304 and SS 316). Existing UAE client network among manufacturers, stainless-steel fabricators, engineering companies, contractors, traders, and industrial customers. Strong negotiation, technical presentation, and relationship-management skills. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM/ERP systems. Valid UAE driving license preferred.

Assist with sales planning and forecasting; prepare technical-commercial quotations, proposals and presentations; coordinate meetings with clients; follow up on leads; monitor market trends; maintain accurate sales records in CRM tools; collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of client agreements; contribute to sales targets; support negotiation processes; uphold high standards of customer service. Build and grow relationships with manufacturers, stainless-steel fabricators, engineering companies, industrial companies, contractors, and other businesses across the UAE; advise clients on correct grade selection (304 vs. 316) based on application; identify and convert new B2B sales opportunities; prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close deals while protecting margin.