Key Account/Business Development Manager

Key Account/Business Development Manager

Dubai

AED 16-18,000 per month
Our client is an international family-owned entity with an unrivalled reputation for excellence within the hospitality sector. The is a new role due to expansion and they require someone who has worked in a similar company selling to the hotel sector. Good relevant GCC experience is essential along with a degree in hotel management. Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not, this role is not open to candidates who do not currently reside here.

Description:

  • Independent support and further development of key accounts
  • Acquisition and development of new customers/projects in MENA region
  • Promote their new products when they ‘go to the market’
  • Support and further development of regional customers in the hotel sector
  • Market observations and preparation of market analyses and competitor analyses
  • Active portfolio management for regional market penetration
  • Organization and participation in regional trade fairs
  • Close cooperation with Headquarters global sales
  • Active participation in budget planning and responsible implementation
  • Thorough knowledge of Sales Forecasting and Budgeting, reporting to the management
  • Managing and Supporting Distributors
  • Maintaining and Updating the Sales Pipeline
  • Perform any additional duties related to managing the sales as assigned by the management

Criteria:

  • Completed degree (B.Sc./ B.A.) in Hotel Management
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant GCC experience
  • Extensive experience in the hotel sector
  • Independent, structured, team-oriented and goal-oriented way of working
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexible and conceptual thinking – with the urge to constantly find and explore new, untouched paths
  • Willingness to frequently travel throughout the GCC and Sri Lanka
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Well-presented and confident
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office (particularly Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel) as well as good knowledge of SAP
  • Must have a car and a UAE driving license
  • Must currently reside in the UAE

Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not. We thank you for your application, however due to the high volume of candidate applications, we only accept online applications in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, however if you are not successful on this occasion, your CV will be stored on our database but to make sure you do not miss out, keep checking our website, follow us on Twitter and follow our Sapphire Recruitment LinkedIn page.

Apply Now