Sales Manager - Geotextiles

Job description / Role

The Sales Manager is responsible for generation of leads and specification pipeline of Geotextiles applications by offering solutions to Clients, Consultant Engineer and Contractors in all Middle East (Mainly Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait & UAE) construction markets such as Civil Engineering, Rail, House building, Landscape, etc.

Client Details

Global manufacturer

Description

* Thorough understanding of geographical territory in Middle East so as to provide an accurate opportunity analysis for Geotextile specification work within the territory, including market segment awareness.
* Communicate the benefits of Geotextile products and solutions to existing and potential customers/influencers so as to grow the market knowledge of Geotextile
* Work closely with all members of the Geotextile Distrubtors team so as to provide the Geotextile service offering to own customer base but also influence project sales in other territories.
* Provide technical communication forums for customer base through Workshops, seminars, case studies, technical papers, literature, press articles, referrals etc. Objective is to differentiate our offering from that of our competitors
* Organise sales team support for territory through all stages of projects, and customer requirements by utilising all resources such as Key Account Managers, Design, Customer Services, Marketing, Finance etc. to provide customers with all levels of support and to maintain excellent sales relationships.
* Utilise all sales tools offered by the Company to best manage opportunities and time within territory.
* Provide regular input to the Gateway NPI process by using routine contacts with customers and specifiers to actively seek out and identify problems, unmet needs and unarticulated needs that may generate ideas or directions for new product development

Job Offer

* Competitive Package

Requirements

* Degree standard or similar in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
* Sound understanding of Contract law to ensure that the Company's position is protected.
* Several years experience in Civil Engineering design and Construction with particular emphasis on geotechnical engineering at similar level to main
* Ability to communicate effectively and to establish good working relationships within company and external customers.
* Extensive knowledge of geosynthetic market place.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.