Education, Experience & Qualifications:
* Graduate in a three year degree program from a college/university, preferably Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineer.
* Previous experience in a recent and similar role of at least 3 years in a contracting company environment in the UAE.
* It is expected that a candidate with the above optional experience will be in the age bracket 30 to 45 years of age.
* Ability to use an advanced desktop or personal computer loaded with Windows XP as an operating system, and above average ability to use and navigate Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel as packages.
* Should have an understanding of utilizing emails for communication, and using search engines on the internet. *Should show reasonable capability in using a computer keyboard and typing in English; ability to use Arabic & English language for conversation, comprehension.
* Understanding of technical terms and words, material, equipment, tools, common services, machinery used in construction projects.
* Should be a skilled negotiator; must possess good inter-personal and persuasive skills; demonstrated ability to apply logical & analytical thought process for day to day problems. * Knowledge of suppliers and previous contact with them in the local market place.
Sales Skills for the Workplace
There are some retail sales skills that aren’t usually listed on a resume, but are still important for sales employees. Ensure you have these five skills to achieve success in sales.
Diplomacy
Unfortunately, sales associates have a bad reputation due to marketing tactics like spam emails and robocalls. As a result, you sometimes have to deal with customers who are angry before you’ve even said anything.
An elderly lady watches as her husband pays for the groceries
An outgoing personality helps keep clients happy.
You need diplomatic skills to respond appropriately to customers who want to take out their own troubles on you. Sometimes, you can make a sale despite their initial unwillingness to engage with you by being diplomatic.