Ref: GP186-2162
Job description / Role
Charterhouse is working with a market leading travel and concierge company based in Dubai. This organisation manages the business from their UAE headquarters, offering chauffeur and limousine services in over 500 cities worldwide. Due to continued success and expansion plans, our client is looking to hire a Business Development Executive to be based in the Dubai office.
This role will be responsible for targeting and winning new corporate accounts for a high-end luxury service aimed at executives in multinational organisations. You will work closely with the operations staff to understand the services you are selling however your prime focus will be to acquire large corporate clients. You will generate leads, set appointments, attend meetings to pitch services and close new business.
Requirements
The successful candidate should possess regional knowledge and have experience of selling to corporate clients in a previous role. You should have a demonstrated ability to generate leads, build relationships and identify key decision makers. It is essential you can negotiate commercial contracts and close new business face-to-face. Experience in a corporate sales capacity within the hospitality, leisure, travel or tourism industry would be highly advantageous. Our client has expressed a preference for a European female candidate for this position.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a new, dynamic company and be an integral part of their imminent growth and continued success.
About the Company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.