About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Looking for a role where every day is a bit different — sometimes out in the field talking face-to-face with customers, other times brainstorming fresh ideas with the team? As the Marketing and Sales Associate for Empress Gardens in Ajman (Al Jerf 3), you’ll be right at the heart of one of the UAE’s most dynamic home and commercial interiors companies. From sleek kitchen installations to smart interlocking paving, if you love engaging with people and have a genuine eye for what makes a space look amazing, this could be where your next chapter begins.
About the Company
At Empress Gardens, we're more than just specialists — we're enthusiasts who transform everyday spaces into personalized sanctuaries. We’re a tight-knit crew who believe that great environments improve lives, whether that’s with elegant cabinetry or standout interior décor touches. Our roots are firmly in the local Ajman market, and we thrive thanks to our collaborative style, respect for craftsmanship, and a bit of friendly banter over morning coffee. Fridays, by the way, are when we celebrate the week’s wins (and share the best home-cooked dishes).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Meet with property owners, developers, and business managers to introduce our range of furniture, cabinetry, interlock paving, gypsum board, and décor services
- Visit local construction or renovation sites to showcase product samples and discuss project needs on the ground
- Develop and nurture relationships with both new and existing clients, offering tailored solutions for their projects
- Collaborate with our design and installation team to ensure customer requirements are understood and delivered
- Prepare quotations and follow up on sales inquiries, turning leads into happy, loyal customers
- Create simple marketing materials or suggest event ideas to better promote our services in the community
- Track sales progress, keep records up to date, and share insights with management in a clear, straightforward way
- Stay informed about local market developments, competitor offerings, and new design trends
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Experience or strong familiarity with the Ajman and Northern Emirates market, especially in interiors, renovations, or construction
- Confident communication, whether you’re pitching in person, on the phone, or drafting an email
- Interpersonal skills to connect with a diverse community of clients and partners
- Motivation to be out in the field as well as comfortable handling office follow-up and coordination
- Persuasive approach — you’re not just ticking boxes, but genuinely invested in finding solutions people love
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous work with cabinets, kitchens, interior fit-outs, or similar products
- Arabic language skills — always a plus in local business
- Familiarity with digital marketing basics (social media, WhatsApp outreach, etc.)
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive base salary, plus incentives for sales success
- Real growth opportunities as our company expands across Ajman and beyond
- Blend of field and office work — stay engaged, never bored
- Supportive, friendly team who values your ideas and celebrates your wins
- Exposure to a broad range of projects — from chic kitchens to large-scale paving
- Flexible work hours depending on the project cycle
- Coffee, camaraderie, and plenty of room to make your mark on the business
If you’re ready for a role that offers both independence and support, hands-on impact, and real-world rewards, Empress Gardens could be your new home base.
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.
- Can you describe how your past experience in interiors, renovations, or construction within Ajman or the Northern Emirates would help you succeed in this role?
- How would you approach introducing our services to a property developer who hasn’t worked with Empress Gardens before?
- Share an example of when you effectively tailored a solution to meet a client’s specific needs—what was your process and what was the result?
- What strategies would you use to stay updated on competitor offerings and current design trends in the local market?
- In the context of preparing quotations and following up on sales inquiries, how do you ensure accuracy and maintain strong client relationships throughout the process?
- If a client’s expectations change during a project, how would you coordinate with the design and installation teams to adapt and still deliver excellent results?
- Walk us through how you’d organize a week where you’re balancing multiple site visits, preparing marketing materials, and maintaining your client follow-ups.
- Tell us about a time when you faced a setback with a prospect or lost a potential deal. What did you learn, and how did you bounce back?
- Describe a challenging situation you’ve encountered in a field-based sales or marketing role and how you handled it.
- When working with a diverse set of clients—some who prefer face-to-face meetings, others who like WhatsApp updates—how do you adjust your communication style?
- How do you contribute to a team that values both independence and collaboration? Can you share an example?
- Our team loves to celebrate weekly wins and share ideas openly. How do you like to participate in or help foster this kind of work environment?
- If you had the freedom to suggest a new community event or digital marketing initiative to promote our services, what would your idea be and why?
- What motivates you more: the opportunity to grow within a company, the chance to make an immediate impact, or something else? Why?