Sales Manager, UAE (Chinese National)

Dextra Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dextra Group in Dubai seeks a Sales & Business Development professional with 5+ years in building materials to grow the project pipeline and win new business across the UAE and GCC.

You will present solutions to consultants and contractors, coordinate with logistics and production, maintain client relationships, and report on progress weekly. Mandarin Chinese is required; English proficiency is essential.

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and track projects with strong sales potential and maintain pipeline monthly.
• Conduct technical sales presentations to consultants and contractors.
• Gather client requirements and recommend 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.
• Coordinate internally with logistics, technical, and production teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor project timelines, client approvals, and technical documentation.

Skills

Sales in building materials

Project coordination

Documentation skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

CRM knowledge

MS Office

English proficiency

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

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.