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Ref: HP662-583
Job description / Role
A leading Fortune 500 financial-services firm is seeking an experienced and well-connected business Arabic speaking Business Development Manager to join the team.
The firm specializes in trading, exchange, and OTC execution and clearing services for commodities and foreign currencies - this role will focus on the commodities side of the business.
To be suitable for this role you must be fluent in Arabic, have at least 4 years business development experience within the precious metals business, banks or financial intuitions. This role will require extensive travel - 70% for the first 6 months.
Core responsibilities include:
* Strategic relationship planning to include research on the member organization and opportunity identification as possible.
* Full understanding of and ability to leverage the CRM system for research and reporting
* Preparation of written briefing material for both internal and external audiences
* Project management - to plan, manage and deliver simple member related projects
* Participate on sales calls and member visits to support senior salespersons' communications, and provide appropriate product data and marketing collateral.
* Participate in sales training events to improve sales skills, communication skills, business knowledge, product knowledge, and member understanding.
Requirements
To be suitable for the role you MUST have:
* Solid experience in a similar role within precious metals business, banks or financial intuitions and worked extensively within the GCC/ME.
* Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.
* Knowledge of Trade regulations.
* Strong negotiation and presentation skills; ability to communicate with all levels in an organisation.
* Ability to sense and scan external environment to assess the threats and opportunities.
* Good interpersonal skills and team player.
* Self-motivated and self-driven.
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.