Sales Representative

Why join us

Maharam is the leading creator of textiles for interiors. Recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment Maharam embraces a range of disciplines from product graphic and digital design to art and architecture. Known for its aesthetic and industrial innovation Maharams work is guided by five main principles: utility technology tradition luxury and environmental impact.

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. Its the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Maharam means being a part of something larger than your work team or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Maharam to support causes that align with our values so we can build a more sustainable equitable and beautiful future for everyone.

Maharam Sales Representative

Dubai UAE

JOB TITLE

Sales Representative

DEPARTMENT

Sales

LOCATION

Dubai UAE

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for sales of Edelman Knoll Textiles and Maharam products to the A&D community furniture and panel dealers end users and residential clients within the GCC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strategically manage existing territory and account list. Broaden opportunities by developing new business beyond the existing account list as the GCC is an emerging market.
• Develop ongoing relationships with clients (firms and individuals) to ensure brand awareness product familiarity and ensure consideration for project involvement and specification opportunities.
• Present and promote all textiles an product lines to clientele. Provide product information (both aesthetic and functional) as well as product suitability develop strategies for pricing navigate delivery and work within the confines of project schedules.
• Maintain client database including all project opportunities.
• Maintain resource library for sampled clients including replacement of missing sampling and removal of obsolete items as well as merchandising materials/sampling to the best advantage in all resource libraries.
• Work in partnership with inside sales support.
• Help to support and secure specifications that arise from both inside the territory as well as specifications that originate from other global entities outside of the GCC.
• Evening entertainment required.
• Must have a car.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to a US based Manager Regional Sales and may receive additional assignments and direction from VP Sales.

CONTACTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION

• This position has contact with specifying clients purchasing customers and endusers outside of the organization.
• Internal corporate department contacts include: Resource Management Quality Assurance Credit Key Client Services Sales Management International Logistics and Sales Reps and Sales Support in other offices as needed for project followup.
• This position also has contact within MillerKnoll Dubai.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to connect with people both oneonone and in group settings. Social and engaging.
• Comfortable entertaining clients away from their place of work.
• Articulate and effective communicator. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle problem resolution smartly and with confidence; such as price delivery quality or installation challenges.
• Organized and able to multitask and retain and understand high level of product project client and process information.
• Desire to work as a part of a team.
• Ability to work to Maharam protocol and process without direct supervision.
• Computer savvy with working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook Teams and Word ability to learn DON BRUCE and various Maharam specific computer functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelors degree or equivalent degree in Interior Design is preferred.

24 years of sales experience preferred.

Who We Hire

Simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Maharam is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veterans from every branch of military service and more. Here you can bring your whole self to work. Were committed to equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .