About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Have a knack for turning a handshake into a lasting partnership? As a Field Sales Representative (Outdoor Sales) in our vibrant Sharjah-based advertising and marketing agency, your days won’t be spent behind a desk—they’ll be spent on the move, making real connections. This is more than just a sales job; it’s a chance to shape the fast-evolving advertising scene right here in Al Majaz 2. If you get energized meeting new people and thrive in an environment where every day’s a new opportunity, you might just feel right at home.
About the Company
We're not your run-of-the-mill marketing agency. Nestled in the buzzing Business Tower, our team pulls together a mix of youthful energy and seasoned market wisdom. In our office, brainstorms run wild and collaboration is second nature—Fridays, you’ll catch us swapping the week’s best client win stories over karak in the kitchen. We believe in bold ideas, honest conversations, and giving our team plenty of space to experiment and grow.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Planning and executing field visits to identify and attract prospective clients, always with an ear to the ground for market trends.
- Delivering compelling presentations that don’t just inform, but genuinely excite potential clients about our services.
- Building lasting client relationships—you’ll be their go-to, not just a name in their inbox.
- Negotiating and closing deals with confidence and integrity, ensuring satisfaction for both parties.
- Keeping detailed records of outreach, meetings, prospects, and outcomes. Good notes make for great success stories.
- Staying in sync with the internal team to deliver what you promise, on time and as expected.
- Gathering on-the-ground feedback and suggestions from clients to help shape our offerings.
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Proven experience in field sales—ideally in advertising, marketing, or related services.
- Strong communication and persuasion skills; you know how to read the room.
- Self-motivation and a proactive approach; you see every “no” as a step closer to a “yes.”
- A valid UAE residence visa.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Valid UAE driving license—being mobile is a definite plus!
- Multilingual abilities, especially Arabic and English.
- An established network or deep local market know-how in Sharjah and the surrounding areas.
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive, performance-linked commission structures that reward your wins.
- Flexible, field-driven work—no clock-punching, just results.
- Supportive, tight-knit team where ideas are welcomed and celebrated.
- Frequent training and growth workshops—there’s always something new to learn.
- Enjoy company fun-days, casual team breakfasts, and a workspace with a view in Business Tower.
- Modern office (with great coffee!) to recharge between field visits.
- Opportunities for career advancement as we grow in the Sharjah market.
We’re a close crew who believe work shouldn’t just be “work”—and that every new client is a fresh challenge, and a chance to make an impact. If that sounds like your kind of environment, you’ll fit right in.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Walk me through how you would plan and prioritize your daily field visits when prospecting for new advertising clients in Sharjah.
- Tell me about a time you had to deliver a presentation to a client who was initially uninterested—how did you win them over?
- In your previous sales experience, what strategies have helped you successfully negotiate deals that were beneficial for both your company and the client?
- How do you keep track of your sales leads, meetings, and follow-up actions? Can you share any tools or techniques you’ve found most effective?
- What approaches have you used to gather and relay market feedback from clients to help improve a company’s service offerings?
- How would you utilize an existing local network or build new connections to identify potential clients in the Sharjah advertising market?
- Describe a challenging sales target or client situation you faced in the past. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
- Our agency thrives on collaboration and open brainstorms. Can you share an example of how you contributed to a creative team environment or helped shape a new approach?
- When you receive constructive feedback or ideas from teammates after a tough client meeting, how do you typically react?
- Motivation can ebb and flow in field-driven roles. What personal tactics do you use to stay proactive and energized on days when results aren’t coming easily?
- Tell us about a time you built a lasting client relationship beyond the initial sale. What did you do to earn their continued trust?
- Our team loves trying out fresh ideas and sometimes takes bold risks. How comfortable are you with experimenting and learning from both successes and failures?
- How do you handle situations where you made a promise to a client, but encounter unexpected obstacles with internal timelines or resources?
- What excites you most about being part of a youthful, growth-focused agency culture like ours?