Sales Assistant
Cooper Industries
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP395-15
Cooper Industries

The Role


The Role


• To provide administrative support on quotations for the Cooper Middle East Mains Lighting team and assist the Sales function in achieving regional targets.
• To maintain high standards of customer service for all customers
• Current budgeted turnover is in the range of US$ 10 Million.

Duties will include:
• Working closely with regional sales teams in order to understand customer enquiries
• Making timely quotations through SAP & FLASH software
• Smooth order management with UK and US customer service departments.
• Accurate record keeping and sales office administration

Communications:
• Reporting to the Middle East Sales Manager
• Working alongside sales team / design team
• Liaising with customer service teams in the Middle East, UK and US.
• Dealing with customers in 22 countries

Requirements


Requirements


• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a related subject (Science or Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of Lighting or Electrical products.
• Thoroughly computer literate in Microsoft Office, with hands-on SAP experience for quotation management, delivery follow-up etc.
• At least 3 years experience with a large sales organization, preferably within the lighting sector.

Interpersonal skills:
o Focused and analytical, with a keen eye for detail
o A skilled communicator with a track record of excellence in customer service.
o Strong organisation skills: able to manage priorities in order to meet a number of competing deadlines.
o Proactive: a self-starter who is able to suggest and implement process improvements
o A team player who is able to build effective working relationships with multicultural Cooper staff & clientele.

About the Company


About the Company


Cooper Industries, Ltd. is a global manufacturer, with 2007 revenues of $5.9 billion, approximately 87 percent of which are from electrical products. Incorporated in Bermuda with administrative headquarters in Houston, Cooper employs approximately 31,000 people and operates eight divisions: Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Safety, Cooper Power Systems, Cooper Wiring Devices and Cooper Tools Group. Cooper Connection provides a common marketing and selling platform for Cooper's sales to electrical distributors.

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