Outside Sales

Position Summary

Howard Supply Company is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop customer relationships and grow sales throughout the UAE market. This role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, maintaining customer accounts, performing customer visits, preparing quotes, and promoting HSC’s products and services to industrial, oilfield, energy, and related customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop new customer accounts and grow sales within Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and surrounding UAE markets.

· Call on customers in the oil & gas, industrial, construction, energy, and service company sectors.

· Maintain strong working relationships with new and existing customers.

· Perform professional product and service presentations.

· Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions.

· Prepare quotes, pricing, sales orders, and customer follow-up documentation.

· Enter and manage customer activity, quotes, and orders using Epicor Prophet 21 (P21).

· Monitor market pricing, competitor activity, customer demand, and industry trends.

· Meet or exceed assigned sales and gross margin goals.

· Coordinate with branch, warehouse, and purchasing teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.

· Manage sales call schedule and territory coverage efficiently.

· Maintain accurate sales call reports, expense reports, and other required documentation.

· Represent Howard Supply Company professionally at all times.

· Travel throughout the UAE as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

· Minimum 2 years of outside sales experience required.

· Experience in industrial distribution, oilfield supply, construction, mining, MRO, or energy-related sales preferred.

· Strong business development, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.

· Ability to prepare quotes, discuss pricing, and close sales opportunities.

· ERP/order entry experience preferred; Epicor Prophet 21 experience a plus.

· Strong written and verbal English communication skills; Arabic is a plus.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

· Valid driver’s license required; UAE driver’s license preferred or ability to obtain.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify duties as business needs require.

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