Location: Lebanon

Company: STE (Ste. Jean-Claude Yared)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

STE (Ste. Jean-Claude Yared) is a well-established engineering and trading company specialized in the import and distribution of mechanical products, including steel pipes, fittings, valves, and pumps. We proudly serve essential sectors such as oil & gas, industry, construction, and infrastructure development.

After a one-year strategic pause, STE is restarting its activities with a renewed vision and aggressive market re-entry plan, focusing on Lebanon, the Levant, and Iraq. With a legacy built on technical excellence and customer trust, we are positioning ourselves as a go-to partner for contractors, consultants, EPCs, and industrial clients. This is a unique opportunity to join the leadership team and shape the future of the company during this exciting phase of transformation.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Assistant General Manager with a background in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, ideally complemented by an MBA and PMP certification. This role is designed for a strategic leader who will spearhead business development, drive operational performance, and lead cross-functional teams with a focus on developing our presence in Lebanon, the Levant, and Iraq.

Key Responsibilities

Market Development

• Lead the expansion strategy in Levant and Iraq, identifying key growth opportunities.
• Develop and grow sales in channels such as industries, oil & gas, construction, and retailers of mechanical/construction products.
• Build and maintain relationships with EPC contractors, specifiers, and design firms to drive spec-in opportunities and project wins.

Business & Operations Management

• Oversee the company’s inventory-based operations, ensuring high availability, optimized stock levels, and accurate planning.
• Contribute to P&L oversight, budgeting, and performance forecasting.
• Manage supplier and logistics relations in alignment with business goals.

Sales & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical support to sales teams, attend client meetings, and help close high-value deals.
• Lead the preparation and follow-up of technical offers, RFQs, and tenders.
• Ensure alignment between sales objectives and operational capacity.

Team & Process Optimization

• Supervise, coach, and build high-performing teams across departments.
• Implement project management best practices (PMP standards), ensure proper planning, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Define and monitor KPIs, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• MBA and PMP Certification strongly preferred.
• 8–10+ years of experience, including senior roles in trading, industrial, or engineering firms.
• Solid background in managing businesses with inventory and technical product lines.
• Proven experience in the specification process, working with design offices and EPC contractors is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of mechanical products (pipes, fittings, pumps, valves) is highly valued.
• Regional experience and understanding of markets in Lebanon, Iraq, and the Levant.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and market development.
• Technical-commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably Odoo) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (French is a plus).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the relaunch and growth of a respected brand in the region.
• Strategic leadership role with direct access to the CEO.
• Dynamic work environment and a performance-based culture.
• Competitive compensation, including fixed salary, variable bonus, and growth incentives.