What if you were offered the chance to take a step forward in your sales career? This year, you might be lucky enough to do so! According to the 2017 Bayt.com Job Index Survey, the most sought after position in the UAE is a Sales Executive, with 22% of survey respondents revealing they will be hiring for that position within the next three months. If you’re aiming for a managerial position, 14% of companies in the UAE are looking for a Sales Manager during the next three months as well.
However, no job comes knocking at your door and without having to work for it. Preparation is essential to get you the position you are looking for, which is why Bayt.com is giving you pointers on what to do to find your next sales job in Dubai.
Fill the gaps
Finding employees with great technical skills does not seem to be problematic to employers in Dubai. What they find difficult, however, is finding candidates with fantastic skill sets that differentiate them from their peers; especially when it comes to soft skills. The number most sought after candidate attribute is having “Good communication skills – Arabic and English” according to 54% of UAE employers.
In addition, you should be able to work within a team and not just solo, as being cooperative is the second most in-demand skill that employers look for when hiring (51%) in the UAE. This is followed by the ability to work under pressure (at 44%). Take online courses and work on the additional skill sets that make you more qualified for the employers.
Start fresh
If you’re just starting your career, you’re in luck. The majority of companies in Dubai (45%) are looking for Junior Executives within the next three months. If you’ve graduated recently and still looking for job, or looking to start working in a new field, it’s certainly not the time to slack off. This is a great time to strengthen your CV, write some cover letters, and apply to thousands of jobs that are available on Bayt.com.
Keep your CV updated
With 69% of employers “probably” or “definitely” hiring in a year’s time, it is a really smart thing to do to keep your CV on Bayt.com updated at all times. Even when you’re not actively applying for jobs, employers that search for new candidates can look at potential candidate profiles and contact them for job interviews. But employers can exclude CVs that are not completed are not recently updated, as to make sure the candidate suits their requirements. Don’t block the idea that your job might find you instead of you finding the job and keep your CV fresh.
Make sure your personal brand is loud and clear
To land a sales job in Dubai, you need to stand out from the crowd. How can you do that? The answer is a personal brand. Just like any company you know has its corporate brand, which affects how it is perceived by people around the world, a person can have his/her personal brand that makes them recognizable and known for what they do.
In today’s world, online is a good place to start. Your online presence affects what employers think of you, polish your presence online on Bayt.com and on social media pages. Google yourself to see what shows up – this is what will show up when employers google you!
Last but not least, take these tips into action. Begin your job search with Bayt.com and apply for any Sales job that fits your qualification for free.
