Sales Executive

Venda; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Venda in Abu Dhabi is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to drive B2B sales among restaurants, cafes, and retailers. You will identify new customers, conduct outbound calls and field visits, demonstrate the VENDA platform and help onboarding, and work to close deals while building lasting relationships.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, negotiation, and independent drive, plus UAE market knowledge or a network of business customers.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in HORECA or FMCG is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Confident in making outbound calls and meeting prospects face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new business customers through outbound calls, field visits and prospecting.
• Contact potential clients to introduce VENDA and understand their purchasing needs.
• Demonstrate the VENDA platform and assist with registration and placing first orders.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to encourage repeat purchases.
• Follow up on sales inquiries and convert prospects into active customers.
• Promote relevant products and offers based on customer requirements.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and maintain records of calls, visits and follow-ups.
• Gather market feedback on pricing, products and customer needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth purchasing.

Skills

Outbound sales

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

Face-to-face meetings

Job description

VENDA is a B2B marketplace connecting foodstuff suppliers with restaurants, cafés, groceries, supermarkets and other businesses across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new business customers through outbound calls, field visits and prospecting.
• Contact potential clients to introduce VENDA, understand their purchasing needs and arrange meetings.
• Demonstrate the platform and assist customers with registration and placing their first orders.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to encourage repeat purchases.
• Follow up on sales enquiries and convert prospects into active customers.
• Promote relevant products and offers based on customer requirements.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and maintain accurate records of calls, visits and follow-ups.
• Gather market feedback on pricing, products and customer needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve customer issues and ensure a smooth purchasing experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience in HORECA or FMCG sales is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in making outbound sales calls and conducting face-to-face meetings.
• A proactive, target-driven approach and the ability to work independently.
• Good organisational and follow-up skills.
• Willingness to learn about foodstuff products and the B2B wholesale market.
• UAE market knowledge and an existing business customer network are advantages.