Assistant sales manager Steel trading

Aquarius worldwide; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquarius worldwide in Sharjah is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager focused on stainless steel to develop sales territories, identify opportunities, and build strong customer relationships. This on-site role requires meeting clients, presenting products, preparing quotations, and negotiating terms to close deals.

You will monitor market trends, track performance in CRM, and collaborate with logistics and finance to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction, while traveling within the

Qualifications

• Experience in steel, metals, construction materials, or industrial products sales is desirable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.
• Ability to analyze market trends and customer data to refine sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales territories in the stainless steel sector.
• Meet with existing and prospective clients and prepare quotations.
• Negotiate terms and close sales to achieve targets.
• Maintain CRM records and report to management.
• Collaborate with logistics and finance to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Lead generation

Negotiation

Closing deals

Relationship management

Pricing & margins

Market analysis

Communication & presentation

CRM & MS Office

Territory planning

Time management

Problem solving

Industry knowledge (steel/metals)

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Job description

The Assistant sales manager - Stainless Steel is a full-time, on-site role based in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. This role is responsible for developing and managing sales territories, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with customers in the stainless steel sector. Daily activities include meeting with existing and prospective clients, presenting product offerings, preparing quotations, and negotiating terms to close sales. The Area Sales Executive will monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies and achieve revenue targets. The role also involves regular reporting to management, maintaining accurate records in CRM or sales systems, and collaborating with internal teams such as logistics and finance to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

• Strong sales and business development skills, including lead generation, negotiation, and closing deals in industrial or stainless steel products.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships, manage key accounts, and provide responsive after-sales support.
• Solid understanding of basic commercial terms, pricing structures, and margins, with aptitude for analyzing market and customer data.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical product features in clear business language.
• Proficiency in using MS Office and CRM or sales management software to track opportunities, pipelines, and customer interactions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a territory, plan client visits, and prioritize opportunities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving customer issues.
• Relevant experience in steel, metals, construction materials, or industrial products sales is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory as needed.
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing