Assistant Sales Manager – Stainless Steel Division

Assistant Sales Manager – Stainless Steel Division

Industry: Steel Division Job Type: Full Time Job Location: UAE Job Experience: 3–5 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a commercially driven Assistant Sales Manager with strong experience in B2B sales of stainless-steel raw materials in the UAE. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience selling SS 304 and SS 316 stainless-steel products, including sheets, plates, coils, pipes, tubes, bars, and fittings, to manufacturers, fabricators, engineering companies, and industrial customers.

The candidate should possess good technical knowledge of stainless-steel grades, specifications, dimensions, finishes, corrosion resistance, and fabrication applications. This role involves developing new business opportunities, managing existing accounts, preparing quotations, negotiating commercial terms, and achieving sales and profitability targets. An established UAE client network within the stainless-steel industry will be a strong advantage.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive B2B sales of SS 304 and SS 316 stainless-steel products, including sheets, plates, coils, pipes, tubes, bars, and fittings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, stainless-steel fabricators, engineering companies, contractors, traders, and industrial customers across the UAE.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities with companies that regularly purchase stainless-steel raw materials for manufacturing, fabrication, and industrial applications.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable stainless-steel grades based on corrosion resistance, food-contact requirements, marine exposure, chemical resistance, and fabrication suitability.
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations, negotiate pricing and payment terms, and close sales while maintaining profit margins.
• Manage existing customer accounts, follow up on enquiries, and build long-term business relationships.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery.
• Monitor stainless-steel market trends, competitor pricing, material availability, and demand for SS 304 and SS 316 products.
• Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, customer updates, and market analysis for the Sales Manager.
• Conduct customer visits, product presentations, and business development meetings to generate new sales opportunities.
• Represent the company at relevant industry exhibitions and networking events.
• Support and guide junior sales team members on product knowledge, customer handling, and account management.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activities, and pipeline information in the company's CRM/ERP system.
• Achieve assigned sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.

Specifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant B2B sales experience in the stainless-steel industry.
• Industry Experience: Direct experience selling stainless-steel raw materials, particularly SS 304 and SS 316 sheets, plates, coils, pipes, tubes, bars, and fittings.
• UAE Market Knowledge: Good understanding of the UAE stainless-steel market, customer requirements, pricing, sourcing, and material availability.
• Client Network: An existing network of UAE manufacturers, fabricators, engineering companies, contractors, traders, and industrial customers is strongly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of stainless-steel grades, specifications, thicknesses, dimensions, surface finishes, corrosion resistance, and fabrication applications.
• Product Knowledge: Ability to explain the differences between SS 304 and SS 316 and recommend suitable materials based on customer applications, performance requirements, and budget.
• Sales Skills: Proven ability in lead generation, B2B sales, account management, quotation preparation, negotiation, and business development.
• Target Achievement: Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and improving revenue and profitability.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM/ERP systems.
• Driving Licence: Valid UAE driving licence preferred.
• Personal Attributes: Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to business development.

Keywords: Assistant Sales Manager, Stainless Steel Sales, SS 304, SS 316, Stainless Steel Raw Materials, B2B Sales, Industrial Sales, Steel Trading, Stainless Steel Sheets, Plates, Coils, Pipes, Tubes, Bars, UAE Sales, Business Development, Key Account Management, Technical Sales, Sales Forecasting.

Pay: AED3,200.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person