Assistant Sales Manager (Food Ingredients) - UAE National

An Assistant Sales Manager for Food Ingredients is a results-driven professional responsible for driving revenue growth within the UAE food manufacturing and distribution sectors. They support the Sales Manager in developing market strategies, managing key accounts, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality raw materials and ingredients to B2B clients while maintaining strong technical knowledge of food applications.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the UAE food industry, targeting manufacturers and catering sectors.

• Manage and grow existing client portfolios by providing technical support and tailored ingredient solutions.

• Conduct market research to stay updated on food trends, competitor pricing, and emerging ingredient technologies.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and credit terms with clients to ensure profitable sales growth.

• Collaborate with the R&D and Quality departments to assist clients in product formulation and sampling.

• Prepare monthly sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for senior management.

• Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of ingredients and resolve supply chain issues.

• Represent the company at industry trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events.

• Monitor outstanding payments and coordinate with the accounts department for timely collections.

• Review sales processes and recommend modifications to improve customer satisfaction and efficiency.

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Business

3–5 years in Food Ingredient Sales

Skills & Professional Requirements:

• The ability and desire to sell.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• A positive, confident, and determined approach.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
• A high degree of self-motivation and ambition.
• The skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The capability to flourish in a competitive environment.
• A good level of numeracy.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of sales experience in the same field.
• Good Microsoft office capabilities.

Attributes and Behaviours:

• Is required to work autonomously.
• Excellent work ethics.
• Driven, takes ownership of targets and drives them to completion.
• Flexible and adaptive approach to work.
• Self-motivated person who can demonstrate use of initiative.
• Enquiring mind-set identifies prospects and new opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Planning Ability.
• Willingness to travel within the region.
• Excellent presentation skills.