Sales Representative

MillerKnoll; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Representative, where you will be responsible for selling innovative textiles to a diverse clientele in the GCC. This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with architects, designers, and end-users, ensuring brand awareness and project consideration. You will strategically manage your territory, present product lines, and collaborate with various internal teams. If you are passionate about design and sales, this position is perfect for you, providing a platform to make a significant impact in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of sales experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage territory and develop new business opportunities in the GCC market.
• Build and maintain client relationships to ensure brand awareness.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word)

Maharam-specific software

Job description

Why join us

Maharam is the leading creator of textiles for interiors. Recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment, Maharam embraces a range of disciplines from product, graphic, and digital design to art and architecture. Known for its aesthetic and industrial innovation, Maharam's work is guided by five main principles: utility, technology, tradition, luxury, and environmental impact.

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It is the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being part of Maharam means being part of something larger than just your work team or brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. Our success allows Maharam to support causes that align with our values, helping build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Maharam Sales Representative

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Title: Sales Representative

Department: Sales

Job Summary

Responsible for selling Edelman Knoll Textiles and Maharam products to the A&D community, furniture and panel dealers, end users, and residential clients within the GCC.

Essential Functions

1. Strategically manage existing territory and account list; develop new business opportunities in the emerging GCC market.
2. Build and maintain relationships with clients to ensure brand awareness and project consideration.
3. Present and promote textile and product lines; provide product information, develop pricing strategies, and coordinate delivery within project schedules.
4. Maintain and update client database and resource libraries.
5. Collaborate with inside sales support.
6. Support and secure project specifications from within the territory and globally outside the GCC.
7. Evening entertainment may be required.
8. Must have a car.

Reporting Structure

• This position reports to a US-based Regional Sales Manager and may receive additional directives from the VP of Sales.

Contacts

• External contacts include specifying clients, purchasing customers, and end users.
• Internal contacts include departments like Resource Management, Quality Assurance, Credit, Key Client Services, Sales Management, International Logistics, and Sales Reps/support across offices.
• Interaction within MillerKnoll Dubai is also expected.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; social and engaging in group and one-on-one settings.
• Comfortable entertaining clients outside of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving confidence, especially regarding pricing, delivery, quality, or installation issues.
• Organized, capable of multitasking, and understanding complex product, project, and client information.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to adhere to Maharam protocols independently.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word) and capable of learning Maharam-specific software.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design is preferred. 2-4 years of sales experience is preferred.

Who We Hire

We hire qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities, including different gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans, and more. Maharam is committed to inclusive employment and equal opportunity, including accommodations for disabilities. For accommodations, contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition.

Required Experience:

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