Building Materials and Paints Sales Associate

About the role

Al-Tuhoo, a long-established Kuwaiti company now a major importer of building materials and paints, is hiring a full-time on-site sales associate in Shuwaikh. The role sells building materials and paints to retail and wholesale customers and works closely with the warehouse team.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers, understand their project needs and recommend suitable materials and paint products
• Provide accurate product information on usage, quality and price
• Handle order processing, issue invoices and manage cash and electronic payments
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure timely product availability and delivery
• Organize and display products, keep the showroom clean and orderly, and monitor stock levels
• Report customer feedback and market trends to supervisors

Required profile

• Strong customer service and sales skills, with clear communication and rapport-building
• Basic knowledge of building materials and paints, with a willingness to learn technical details and application methods
• Attention to detail and basic numeracy for invoices, payments and stock checks
• Ability to work on-site in Shuwaikh, stand for long periods and handle many customers quickly
• Good teamwork and communication with supervisors, warehouse staff and colleagues
• Previous retail or hardware/building materials sales experience is an advantage
• Arabic proficiency preferred; basic English is beneficial