MENA Building Materials Specs & Growth Lead

talentbridgedubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

talentbridgedubai in Dubai seeks a Sales and Specification Manager to lead GCC/MEA specifications initiatives, promoting solid surfacing materials and decorative laminates to architects, developers, and designers.

The role focuses on expanding indirect sales, partnering with distributors, and driving specifications strategy with cross‑functional teams. Travel within the GCC and internationally is required, with potential growth toward Country Manager.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in sales, business development, and specifications in architectural materials or construction.
• Proven track record managing indirect sales channels and partnerships.
• Experience promoting solid surfaces, MDF melamine boards, or related building materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specifications strategies to promote materials to architects, developers and designers.
• Oversee indirect sales channel and coordinate with direct sales for market engagement.
• Build partnerships with distributors, architects and contractors to expand the network.
• Collaborate with marketing to create campaigns for the specification community.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Architecture

Masters degree preferred

Job description

talentbridgedubai in Dubai seeks a Sales and Specification Manager to lead GCC/MEA specifications initiatives, promoting solid surfacing materials and decorative laminates to architects, developers, and designers.

The role focuses on expanding indirect sales, partnering with distributors, and driving specifications strategy with cross‑functional teams. Travel within the GCC and internationally is required, with potential growth toward Country Manager.