Sales Engineer - Fire Fighting - AFE - Dubai, UAE
Al Futtaim Private Company LLC, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.
As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.
Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.
Job Title: Sales Engineer - Firefighting (maintenance)
Reports: Division Manager
Department: Control & Life Safety
Location: Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE
JOB PURPOSE:
The Sales Engineer will be responsible for the sales of fire stopping materials and maintenance etc. to ensure top line and bottom line are achieved in AMC and projects.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develop & maintain relationships with Contractors and potential customers’ accounts across the assigned market.
Identify current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential customer
Develop the customer base across the assigned region and maintain a customer database and customer visit report.
Establish new accounts and services accounts by identifying potential customers; planning and organizing sales call schedule.
Follow-up with client and secure orders.
Job holder should follow-up with the clients and maximize own sales volume and distribution to meet or exceed annual targets.
Using technical skills to demonstrate to potential customers the usefulness of the product or service and how it may suit the customer better than competing products/services.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge, Knowledge of competitor products, establishing personal networks.
Maintain a good understanding of customer needs and expectations and handles all customer complaints or concerns appropriately and in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
Customer feedback.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications, Certification and Knowledge:
BE in Mechanical/ Electrical
Must have valid UAE License
Knowledge of NFPA and UAE fire code
Job Specification
Minimum Experience: 5 to 7 years of UAE experience in sales of fire fighting, fire alarm, CBS project and maintenance and passive fire systems.
Job-Specific Skills:
Good rapport with MEP and civil contractors and consultants
Knowledge on fire fighting and fire alarm system
Sales skill
Problem solving skills, multitasking ability, team working abilities and good verbal and written communication.
Strong negotiation and communication skill
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