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About the job Commercial Assistant

Location — JAFZA, Dubai, UAE (Office-based)


Job purpose — Provide sales administrative support and key-account coordination for Middle East markets (primary: Iraq, Syria, Jordan; secondary: GCC). Ensure accurate order handling, timely deliveries, and clear cross‑functional communication. SAP knowledge is a plus.



Core responsibilities




  1. Order management: receive/validate POs, enter orders in ERP/CRM (SAP helpful), track status, prepare pro forma invoices and export paperwork, liaise with warehouse/logistics and freight forwarders.

  2. Key-account support: act as primary contact for assigned accounts, follow up on orders/quotations, support account reviews and promotions.

  3. Commercial controls: monitor promotional budgets, reconcile month‑end trade promotions and credits, track turnover by country.

  4. Reporting & data: maintain customer master, sales trackers and CRM; produce weekly/monthly reports (orders, shipments, revenue vs target, receivables).

  5. Cross-functional liaison: coordinate with Finance, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Head Office; escalate issues as needed.

  6. Process & compliance: recommend process improvements, ensure SOP and export compliance, support audits.


KPIs




  • Order accuracy (target 98%)

  • On‑time shipment confirmations

  • Order‑to‑dispatch lead time

  • Report timeliness and accuracy

  • Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) for assigned accounts

  • Promotional budget variance


Requirements




  • Education: Bachelors in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain or related.

  • Experience: 2–3+ years in sales coordination/order management (FMCG/food preferred); regional experience in Middle East required.

  • Languages: English fluent; Arabic desirable.

  • Systems: Advanced Excel; ERP/CRM experience required (SAP a strong plus); Power BI advantageous.


Skills & competencies




  • Customer focus, attention to detail, clear communication, organisation, problem‑solving, teamwork.


Working relationships




  • Internal: Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, Finance, Quality, Head Office.

  • External: Distributors, customers, freight forwarders, customs brokers.


Tools




  • ERP/CRM (SAP preferred), Excel, Outlook, Power BI, document management systems.





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