Sales Manager – Culinary Solutions (Combi Ovens and Unit Sales) UAE

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Sales Manager – Culinary Solutions (Combi Ovens and Unit Sales) UAE  

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Sales Manager – Culinary Solutions is responsible for driving unit sales growth of professional cooking solutions in the UAE, with a strong focus on Combi Ovens. This role combines commercial leadership, direct sales responsibility, and culinary-driven customer engagement.

You will develop and execute the go-to-market strategy, build and manage a robust sales pipeline, and actively engage end users through live cooking demonstrations, product presentations, and targeted culinary events. Acting as both a sales leader and culinary ambassador, you will translate product performance into clear customer value, driving adoption and long-term partnerships across the hospitality and foodservice sectors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and execute the UAE go-to-market strategy for unit sales of Combi Ovens and other Unit Sales.
• Build, manage, and convert a healthy pipeline of qualified leads and opportunities.
• Drive direct engagement with end users including restaurants, hotels, bakeries, catering companies, and institutional foodservice operators.
• Support broader business development initiatives such as trade shows, industry events, and key account visits.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to continuously refine sales tactics.

Culinary Engagement & Demonstration

• Conduct live cooking demonstrations and product presentations for customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Leverage the culinary events center to host segment-specific showcases and tailored customer experiences.
• Translate culinary expertise into compelling commercial arguments highlighting performance, efficiency, consistency, and return on investment.
• Provide hands-on product training and onboarding to ensure successful customer adoption.

Collaboration & Brand Representation

• Work closely with marketing, culinary, and service teams to drive targeted campaigns and customer success.
• Build strong relationships with chefs, kitchen consultants, dealers, and key decision-makers.
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing Electrolux Professional Group’s values with authenticity and professionalism.
• Collect customer feedback and market insights to support continuous improvement.

WHAT’S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE

• Proven experience in sales or business development within foodservice equipment, hospitality, or professional kitchens.
• Strong culinary background (e.g., chef experience, culinary education, or extensive kitchen exposure) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to perform confident, engaging live cooking demonstrations.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to connect product features to customer value and ROI.
• Well-established network within the UAE hospitality and foodservice market.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and comfortable building a business in a growth environment.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently for customer visits, demos, and events.

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  WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Trust, ownership, and the opportunity to grow  • Be part of a company grounded in customer focus, sustainability leadership, innovation, and social impact. We aim to Meet Needs Beyond Tomorrow • The possibility to work hybrid and build a flexible worklife balance • Be part of an industry shift that makes a difference — in how people live, cook, clean, care, and serve  • Plus: country-specific perks and benefits designed to support your well-being.