Assistant Sales Manager Steel division

Company Description Aquarius Worldwide FZE partners with both jobseekers and businesses to deliver tailored recruitment and placement solutions. The company carefully sources candidates and supports them in refining their professional profiles to better align with career goals. By collaborating closely with client organizations, Aquarius Worldwide FZE gains a deep understanding of their hiring needs and workplace culture. This approach enables the company to make placements based on strong mutual fit, benefiting both employers and talent.Role Description Assistant Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Sharjah. This position supports the General Manager in driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and managing the sales pipeline. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with sales planning and forecasting, preparing proposals and presentations, coordinating meetings with clients, and following up on leads. The role also involves monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate sales records in CRM tools, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of client agreements. The Assistant Sales Manager is expected to contribute to sales targets, support negotiation processes, and uphold high standards of customer service.The ideal candidate should have a practical understanding of stainless-steel grades, specifications,thicknesses, dimensions, finishes, corrosion resistance, fabrication suitability, andapplications, particularly for Grades 304 and 316. The candidate should be capable ofunderstanding customers' technical material requirements and recommending theappropriate stainless-steel products accordingly.Preference will instead be given to candidates with proven experience in B2B sales ofstainless-steel raw materials to manufacturers, fabricators, industrial companies, andother businesses that regularly consume stainless steel as part of their productionactivities.This role requires a commercially driven sales professional who can identify potentialmanufacturing customers, develop new accounts, maintain strong relationships withexisting clients, prepare competitive quotations, negotiate commercial terms, monitorstainless-steel market pricing, and consistently achieve assigned sales and profitabilitytargets.Build and grow relationships with manufacturers, stainless-steel fabricators,engineering companies, industrial companies, contractors, and other businessesacross the UAE that purchase and utilize stainless-steel raw materials in theirmanufacturing, fabrication, or project activities• Advise clients on correct grade selection (304 vs. 316) based on application —food contact, marine/coastal exposure, chemical resistance, hygiene compliance— and translate that into the right product recommendation.• Identify, develop, and convert new B2B sales opportunities with manufacturers,fabricators, engineering firms, contractors, and other industrial customers thatregularly purchase stainless-steel raw materials.• Prepare technical-commercial quotations, negotiate pricing, and close dealswhile protecting margin.QualificationsExperience in sales or business development, preferably in a recruitment, staffing, or professional services environment.Strong relationship-building, client service, and stakeholder management abilities.Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related fieldSolid communication and presentation skills, with the capacity to convey information clearly and persuasively.Basic proficiency in sales planning, forecasting, and use of CRM or sales tracking tools.Ability to analyze market trends and client feedback to support sales strategies.Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and collaborating across departments.Fluency in English; additional language skills relevant to the Dubai market are an advantage.Prior experience in the UAE or GCC region and familiarity with local business practices is beneficial.Proven B2B sales experience in stainless-steel raw materials, preferably selling SS 304 and SS 316sheets, coils, plates, pipes, tubes, bars, or related products to manufacturers, fabricators,engineering companies, and industrial customers.• Existing and active UAE client network among manufacturers, fabricators, engineering companies,and industrial customers that regularly purchase and consume SS 304 and SS 316 raw materials isstrongly preferred..• Track record of achieving sales targets with quantifiable results (AED value, % growth, accountswon).• Strong negotiation, technical presentation, and relationship-management skills.• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM/ERP systems.Additional Requirements• Valid UAE driving license preferred.• Direct experience in B2B sales of stainless-steel raw materials, particularly SS 304 and SS 316sheets, coils, plates, pipes, tubes, bars, and related products.• Strong understanding of stainless-steel grades, specifications, finishes, thicknesses, dimensions,pricing, and fabrication applications.).• Existing UAE client network among manufacturers, stainless-steel fabricators, engineeringcompanies, contractors, traders, and industrial customers that regularly purchase stainless-steelraw materials.• Ability to understand customer material requirements and confidently discuss the differencesbetween SS 304 and SS 316, including cost, corrosion resistance, fabrication suitability, andapplication requirements.• Good knowledge of the UAE stainless-steel market, including competitor pricing, materialavailability, sourcing, and market demand.• Proven ability to generate new business, negotiate commercial terms, manage key accounts, andachieve sales and profitability targets