Sales Manager, UAE (Chinese National)

Dextra Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Dubai is seeking a Sales & Business Development professional. You will identify and track projects, manage assigned projects through to delivery, and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's in civil engineering, at least 5 years of sales experience in the sector, and fluency in Mandarin Chinese. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in building materials.
• Proven experience managing projects in the UAE and GCC region.
• Experience working with Chinese clients or suppliers is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and track projects with strong sales potential.
• Manage assigned projects from specification to delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients to promote partnerships.

Skills

Sales experience in building materials

Project coordination skills

Customer service orientation

Negotiation and presentation skills

Data analysis and problem‑solving capabilities

Mandarin Chinese (native or fluent)

General computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM)

Education

Bachelor’s in civil engineering or relevant field

Tools

CRM knowledge

Microsoft applications

Job description

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and track projects with strong sales potential; maintain and update project pipeline monthly.
• Conduct technical sales presentations to consultants, and contractors.
• Gather client requirements and recommend appropriate solutions with clear value propositions.
• Prepare sales quotations in line with pricing policies; seek final approval from Line Manager.
• Report weekly on sales activities, project status, and achieved milestones.
• Participate in sales meetings to refine sales strategies and coordinate action plans.
• Update monthly sales forecasts to support production and inventory planning.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from specification and approval stage through to delivery and post‑sales support.
• Coordinate internally with logistics, technical, and production teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor project timelines, client approvals, and technical documentation.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing timely updates, resolving issues, and maintaining service quality.
• Prepare project documentation, risk assessments, and progress reports where required.

Market & Client Engagement

• Build strong, professional relationships with clients to promote long‑term partnerships.
• Collect and report market intelligence on competitors, pricing, and upcoming projects.
• Support the determination of sales targets and contribute to achieving or exceeding them.

Competencies

Functional:

• Sales experience in building materials.
• Strong project coordination and documentation skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Negotiation and presentation skills.
• Data analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.

General:

• Teamwork
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Information gathering
• Planning and Organizing
• Time management
• Mandarin Chinese (native or fluent required).
• General computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM).
• Knowledge of GCC business practices and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in civil Engineer or relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in building materials.
• Proven experience managing projects in the UAE and GCC region.
• Experience working with Chinese clients or suppliers (preferred).
• Mandarin Chinese – Required,
• English – Excellent proficiency
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• CRM knowledge and advanced use of Microsoft applications.
• Customer‑focused, adaptable, and results‑driven.