Account Manager - Middle East

An excellent opportunity has arisen to be a part of this leading multinational market leader in disinfectants and cleaning wipes, hygiene workwear and chef’s headwear. They are looking to have on board an Account Manager – Middle East who will be based in Dubai with regular travel within the Middle East sales region.

This position reports into the Middle East/Asia Pacific Sales Manager.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

1. To represent the company and develop sales in the Middle East sales region.
2. To implement new and existing procedures/practices as outlined by the Middle East Sales Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Optimise and manage existing and new business as designated by the Middle East/Asia Pacific Sales Manager, with the aim to increase sales and profitability.
2. Proactively promote the brand with new and existing customers introducing new products and marketing campaigns.
3. In conjunction with designated distributors, conduct customer visits and product training programmes as required throughout the year, to ensure the achievement of the regions objectives.
4. Work on specific projects with the Middle East Sales Manager, to explore new market opportunities.
5. Assist Middle East/Asia Pacific Sales Manager with customer credit control.
6. Liaise with personnel in the UK and Hong Kong offices to assist in the smooth dispatch of product to the customer.
7. Complete appropriate reports and adhere to reporting/administration systems as agreed with the Middle East Sales Manager.
8. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Preferably a Western national.
2. Fluency in English essential.
3. Experience and achievement in a similar sales role, preferably from a HORECA/FMCG environment, selling through distribution channels.
4. Excellent telephone manner, interpersonal & communication skills.
5. Good IT skills.
6. Excellent customer service skills.
7. Customer focused & commercial.
8. Enthusiastic & Energetic.
9. Self-motivated.
10. Confident and Professional.
11. Male aged 25-35 years.

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