Company Description City Floor Decoration is the exclusive reseller of Forbo flooring products in Egypt, offering a wide range of high-end solutions for commercial and residential environments. The company represents a global leader in flooring systems that play an integral role in daily life, from workplaces and public spaces to homes and industrial settings. Forbo Flooring Systems brings more than 150 years of experience in designing functional, durable, and design-focused floor coverings. City Floor Decoration emphasizes environmentally responsible products while delivering surfaces that enhance comfort, safety, and the overall quality of life. As a growing player in the Egyptian market, the company provides opportunities to work with premium international brands and complex, high-impact projects.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Engineer role based in New Cairo, focused on building materials and flooring solutions. The Sales Engineer will identify and pursue new business opportunities, manage existing client relationships, and provide technical and product support to architects, contractors, and end customers. Daily tasks include preparing and delivering technical presentations, responding to inquiries, conducting site visits, and recommending appropriate Forbo flooring systems based on project requirements and specifications. The role involves coordinating with internal teams on pricing, proposals, and tenders, as well as tracking opportunities through the sales cycle to successful closing. The Sales Engineer will also monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to support continuous improvement and growth.
Qualifications
- Strong technical knowledge of building materials and flooring systems, with the ability to interpret architectural drawings and project specifications.
- Proven sales and customer relationship skills, including lead generation, opportunity qualification, negotiation, and closing.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities to explain technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the capacity to handle multiple projects, site visits, and client meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Architecture, or related field) or a closely relevant discipline.
- Prior experience in construction, flooring, or building materials sales is highly beneficial.
- Comfortable working on-site and traveling to client locations and project sites within Egypt as required.
- Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with CRM tools and basic project estimation is an advantage.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and maintain a professional, inclusive, and respectful work style.
- Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken, preferred.