megawra built environment collective jobs

Megawra – BEC is a twinship between Megawra, a non-profit architectural office specialising in conservation and heritage management, and the Built Environment Collective, an NGO specialising in place-based cultural and urban development. They partner to run Athar Lina, an initiative working in Historic Cairo within a mandate of heritage as a driver for development. Athar Lina works in an integrated participatory manner on heritage conservation and adaptive reuse, heritage education, and on socio-economic empowerment through heritage industries and urban regeneration linked to environmental sustainability. We are seeking a sales officer to work full-time in Megawra – BEC.

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Job description:

The sales officer will focus on the sales of Nareng.

Nareng is the product of over a decade of collaboration among architects, designers, and artisans—a distinctive blend of trials, experimentation, and collective learning. Originally known as Athar Lina Line, our product line was launched around 2015, just a few years after the Athar Lina Initiative was founded. And slowly developed into a collection of contemporary home and personal accessories, as well as children’s educational kits. Each product carries its own special story and source of inspiration, designed and collaboratively by designers and craftspeople of al-Khalifa area. Nareng takes shape through three product lines; Nareng Signature, Nareng Play, and Nareng Print, each honoring tradition while embracing the freedom to explore and reinterpret its timeless appeal.

The sales officer will work within the heritage industries team and communicate directly with the project manager, deputy manager, inventory officer, and production team in the following:

- Conducting market research of the latest developments in heritage-related products and services and/or handicrafts markets.

- Forecast product demand based on industry trends and demand patterns.

- Manage and analyze sales to generate periodical reports.

- Recommend marketing directions and product development strategies for the existing and new products and services.

- Represent Nareng in bazaars and markets.

- Create and maintain partnerships with outlets, stores and partners and follow through with the agreed upon plans.

- Build a database of existing and new partners, clients, bazaars, and outlets.

Applicant requirements:

- BA degree in commerce or any relevant degree.

- 2 to 3 years of experience in heritage-related products and services or/and handicrafts sales.

- Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

Location: Saliba Street, Al Khalifa District, Cairo.

To apply for the job, please send the following:

- Your updated CV.

- A cover letter stating the reasons to apply.

- A letter or record of accomplishment of sales achievements.

Send the required documents to the email: with the subject line: Sales Officer

Application deadline: 25/05/2025

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• products and services sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Application Deadline: 25/05/2025