Company Description City Floor Decoration is the exclusive reseller of Forbo Flooring products in Egypt, offering a broad range of high-end solutions for commercial and residential environments. Partnering with a global leader in floor coverings, the company delivers materials and surfaces that support daily life at home, at work, and in transit. Forbo Flooring Systems brings more than 150 years of experience in functional, design-oriented, and environmentally conscious flooring. Through this collaboration, City Floor Decoration connects customers to advanced flooring technologies that enhance production lines, public spaces, and interior experiences. The team focuses on quality, durability, and design to meet diverse project requirements across the Egyptian market.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Senior Business Development Engineer role based in New Cairo. The Senior Business Development Engineer will identify and pursue new business opportunities in the commercial and residential flooring sectors, with a focus on Forbo products. Daily tasks include building and managing client relationships, conducting site visits, preparing technical and commercial proposals, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure accurate product specifications and timely delivery. The role involves analyzing market trends, developing sales strategies, participating in tenders and negotiations, and providing technical support to clients and sales partners. The Senior Business Development Engineer will also collaborate with management to forecast sales, report on performance, and contribute to long-term growth initiatives.
What You’ll Do Drive Specification Wins: Conduct regular, targeted visits to architects, design consultants, interior/structural designers, and consultants to pitch our technical solutions and secure our products in their master specifications. Own the BOQ Process: Work closely with Quantity Surveyors (QS) and estimators to accurately estimate material requirements and issue comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs). Be the Technical Advisor: Conduct technical presentations, CPD seminars, and product demonstrations to design teams, positioning our brand as the ultimate solution for their design challenges. Track the Project Pipeline: Identify early-stage projects (concept and design phases) and proactively influence the decision-makers before tenders are released. Bridge Design & Commercials: Work hand-in-hand with our sales team to ensure that once a product is specified, the specification is protected through to the procurement stage.???? What You Bring Experience: 6+ years of experience as a Specification Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, or Architect Relations Manager within the building materials, MEP, or structural systems industry.
Network: An existing, active network of relationships with local/regional architects, consultants, and engineering firms is highly preferred.
Technical Expertise: Strong ability to read architectural drawings, understand design constraints, and accurately draft BOQs.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
The "Hunter" Mindset: Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. You enjoy being on the move, meeting people, and building long-term professional trust.