Account Manager MEA (Commercial Flooring)

shawinc; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial flooring leader is looking for an Account Manager - MEA. The role entails leading and developing sales teams for dealer partners in the Middle East & Africa. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of B2B sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 60%. This position offers dynamic responsibilities, including market engagement and strategic planning, in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in commercial interiors or a related field.
• Proficiency with standard office technology like PCs and mobile applications.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop dealer partner sales teams.
• Build strategic selling plans to maximize dealer performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to dealer principals.
• Engage with dealers, end users, and designers.
• Conduct market assessments and represent the company at events.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to travel

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Job Title

Account Manager - MEA (Commercial Flooring)

Position Overview

ShawContract is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the world’s most creative and innovative environments. Our vast, sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education, and multi‑family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work, learn, live, play, and heal.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop dealer partner sales teams to achieve and exceed regional revenue targets.
• Build strategic selling plans that maximize dealer performance and expand Shaw Contract’s presence in priority markets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to dealer principals and sales leaders, providing insight, guidance and joint business planning.
• Engage regularly with dealers, end users, designers, architects and contractors to identify business opportunities and strengthen market position.
• Conduct ongoing market assessments to understand competitive conditions, customer needs and emerging trends.
• Represent Shaw Contract at key industry events, trade fairs and customer engagements to elevate brand visibility and influence.
• Assess dealer competencies—including sales, internal support and technical specialists—to identify development needs.
• Deliver product training, selling techniques and competitive positioning to enhance dealer expertise, in partnership with Shaw Learning Academy.
• Coach dealer sales teams to improve selling effectiveness, pipeline management and account execution.
• Maintain consistent communication with dealers, acting as a primary point of contact for commercial and administrative support.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams—logistics, customer service, samples and marketing—to ensure seamless order flow and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and manage quotations, resolve dealer inquiries and complaints, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Conduct dealer business reviews, set performance goals and monitor progress in partnership with the Regional Vice President.
• Travel extensively within the region (up to 60% overnight) to support dealers, meet customers and strengthen market relationships.
• Host and entertain key stakeholders—including dealer teams, end users and designers—at industry events, client meetings and business meals.
• If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to the Regional Sales VP on LinkedIn, Lars Huppertz.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience, ideally in commercial interiors, building products or other B2B design‑related industries.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory, including overnight travel up to 60%.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.
• Proficiency with standard office technology, including PC, tablet and mobile applications.

Preferred Experience

• Proven B2B outside sales experience within commercial interiors or commercial building materials.
• Experience selling through flooring dealers or flooring contractors in the Middle East & Africa region.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Safety and Security Requirements

Job offer will be contingent on the applicant’s ability to obtain work authorization in Dubai and to pass the mandatory background check.

Be aware of and abide by the laws of the UAE and any other countries visited on company business, such as the UK. Use caution when lifting samples to prevent pulling or straining a back muscle. Use all equipment as directed by the manufacturer. Abide by all Corporate Safety Rules & Regulations.

This description is not intended to include all details of the work functions inherent in this position. Responsibilities of any position may change without prior notice due to company direction or business conditions.

Competencies

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Build Customer Satisfaction

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.