Sales Assistant

Job title: Sales AssistantLocation: DubaiAbout the role Reporting to the Sales Director, the Sales Assistant provides operational and administrative support to the sales team. Acting as a key link between distributors, retail partners, and internal departments (Customer Service, Marketing, Logistics), ensures flawless order execution, sales performance follow-up, and the implementation of trade and retail activation tools.Key Responsibilities:Order Management and Sales Back-OfficeDaily follow-up of client orders (distributors and direct retailers)Coordination with the team to ensure proper logistics execution and on-time deliveryMonitoring product allocations based on commercial priorities and stock levelsUpdate and maintain sales and delivery dashboardsDaily interface with Marketing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Finance teamsSales Support and B2B Client RelationsMain point of contact for distributors and retail partners on operational topicsShare and monitor commercial information (novelties, launches, prices, assortments, etc.)Track sell-in and sell-out performance in collaboration with field sales teamsAd hoc support in the preparation of business reviews and market follow-up meetingsTrade Marketing and Retail Animation ToolsCoordination of requests for POS materials, testers, samples, and visual merchandising toolsSupport in implementing retail animation plans and visual merchandising (windows, corners, retail events, visuals)Manage material shipments to distributors and points of saleMonitor and update marketing and trade material inventories Role - Specific Skills:Excellent organizational and time management skillsStrong attention to detail, reliability, and autonomyExcellent interpersonal and teamwork abilitiesProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)Fluency in EnglishDesired Background and Experience:Higher education degree in business or equivalent (Bachelor’s or Master’s level)First successful experience in a similar position, ideally within the perfume, beauty, or luxury industry