Building Materials and Paint Sales Representative

Company Description Al-Tuhoo General Trading & Contracting Co. is a Kuwait-based company with roots dating back to the 1950s, originally established as a supplier of canned food and beverages. Over the decades, the company expanded its operations across the Gulf region and became one of the first tea importers to Kuwait. In 1970, Al-Tuhoo diversified into real estate, construction, and trading building materials, supporting significant physical and commercial growth. Today, the company is a major player in Kuwait’s construction materials sector, importing products from leading international brands across Europe and Asia. Al-Tuhoo continues to grow its portfolio in both building materials and premium tea brands, focusing on quality, reliability, and long-term partnerships. Role Description The Building Materials and Paint Sales Representative is a full-time, on-site position based in Shuwaikh. This role is responsible for selling building materials and paint products to contractors, retailers, and other commercial customers, while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and identifying new business opportunities. Day-to-day tasks include visiting customers, presenting product features and benefits, preparing quotations, processing orders, and coordinating with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery. The Sales Representative will monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to support pricing, promotions, and product positioning. The role also involves maintaining accurate sales records, meeting agreed-upon sales targets, and representing Al-Tuhoo’s brands professionally in the local market. Qualifications • Candidates should possess strong sales and negotiation skills, including the ability to close deals and manage customer accounts effectively. • Candidates should possess solid product knowledge of building materials and paint, with the ability to explain technical features and recommend appropriate solutions. • Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust, handle inquiries, and provide responsive customer service. • Candidates should possess basic business and numerical skills, including experience with pricing, quotations, and order processing. • Candidates should possess good organizational and time-management skills to plan customer visits, follow up on leads, and maintain accurate documentation. • Relevant experience in construction materials, hardware, or paint sales in Kuwait or the Gulf region is highly beneficial. • A valid Kuwait driving license and the ability to work on-site in Shuwaikh are required. • Proficiency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage. • A diploma or bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory with strong experience.

A diploma or bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory with strong experience. Relevant experience in construction materials, hardware, or paint sales in Kuwait or the Gulf region is highly beneficial. A valid Kuwait driving license and the ability to work on-site in Shuwaikh are required. Proficiency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Selling building materials and paint products to contractors, retailers, and other commercial customers; maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and identifying new business opportunities; visiting customers, presenting product features and benefits, preparing quotations, processing orders; coordinating with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery; monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to support pricing, promotions, and product positioning; maintaining accurate sales records; meeting agreed-upon sales targets; representing Al-Tuhoo’s brands professionally in the local market.