Building Paint & Hardware Sales Specialist

Al-Tuhoo General Trading & Contracting Co.; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Tuhoo General Trading & Contracting Co. in Kuwait City is seeking a Building Paint & Hardware Sales Specialist to join our on-site showroom in Shuwaikh. You will welcome customers, assess needs, and recommend paint systems, tools, and hardware solutions while handling quotations and orders.

The role emphasizes active selling, stock coordination, and after‑sales support to build lasting relationships. Ideal candidates bring strong customer service, sales skills, and knowledge of paint/hardware

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and clear communication with diverse customers and internal teams.
• Strong consultative selling, upselling, and closing to meet individual and team targets.
• Professional phone etiquette and follow-up communication.
• Practical knowledge of paint and building hardware products, including basic specs and application methods.
• Previous experience in hardware, building materials, or paint sales is beneficial.
• On-site work in Shuwaikh; ability to stand for extended periods in a busy showroom.
• Strong numerical and basic computer skills for billing and quotations.
• English language required; Arabic is a plus.
• High school diploma or vocational training in sales or construction materials is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage showroom customers, understand requirements, and recommend paint systems, tools, and hardware solutions.
• Prepare quotations and process orders; coordinate with warehouse and logistics to ensure stock availability.
• Answer customer inquiries by phone and in person with professional communication and after‑sales support.
• Maintain organized product displays and stay updated on new brands and technical specs.
• Support promotional activities and contribute to achieving sales targets.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales skills

Phone etiquette

Paint/ hardware knowledge

Numerical skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or vocational/technical certificate

Tools

Billing software

Inventory management

Quotation tools

Job description

Company Description

Al-Tuhoo General Trading & Contracting Co. is a long-established Kuwaiti company that began in the 1950s as a foodstuffs supplier and has grown into a major player in the construction materials sector. Over the decades, the company expanded from canned foods and beverages into real estate, construction, and trading building materials to support Kuwait’s growing infrastructure needs. Today, Al-Tuhoo represents leading international brands from countries such as Germany, England, Italy, Korea, China, Taiwan, Switzerland, and more. The company is recognized for its strong portfolio in building materials and continues to import high-quality tea brands from Sri Lanka and India, including Premier Tea and Golden Arrow-Finlays. Al-Tuhoo is committed to ongoing growth, offering team members a stable environment with opportunities to contribute to a respected industry leader.

Role Description

The Building Paint & Hardware Sales Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Shuwaikh, focused on selling paint and hardware products to retail and trade customers. The specialist will welcome and engage customers in the showroom, understand their requirements, and recommend suitable paint systems, tools, and building hardware solutions. Daily tasks include preparing quotations, processing orders, coordinating with warehouse and logistics teams, and ensuring accurate product availability and stock rotation. The role also involves answering customer inquiries by phone, maintaining professional communication, and providing after‑sales support to build long‑term relationships. The specialist will keep product displays organized, stay updated on new brands and technical specifications, and support promotional activities to achieve sales targets.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Customer Service and Communication skills to engage effectively with a diverse customer base and internal teams.
• Candidates should possess solid Sales skills, including consultative selling, upselling, and closing, to meet and exceed individual and team targets.
• Candidates should possess professional Phone Etiquette and clear verbal communication skills for handling inquiries and follow‑ups.
• Candidates should possess practical knowledge of Paint and building hardware products, including basic technical specifications and application methods.
• Previous experience in hardware, building materials, or paint retail/wholesale sales is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on‑site in Shuwaikh, stand for extended periods, and handle customer‑facing responsibilities in a busy showroom environment.
• Strong numerical and basic computer skills for billing, inventory checks, and preparing quotations.
• Language proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• High school diploma or vocational/technical certificate in a related field; additional training in sales or construction materials is an asset.