Commercial Country Manager

Focus Management International

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP152-112

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Are you looking to join a fast paced, dynamic and expanding global organisation? Do you have what it takes to consistently exceed challenging volume and sales objectives, identifying and capitalising on new market opportunities?

We recently met with this clients leadership team at its corporate offices in Dubai, and were extremely impressed to hear the companies exciting and ambitious plans for this region. This business has invested significantly into new manufacturing facilities, corporate offices and personnel and as a result are further growing an already hugely respected and instantly recognisable global brand.

The team is made up of some of the highest calibre professionals in the industry, their training and development is second to none, and the culture they have created make them a hugely sought after employer.

Not only would you join this organisation at a key point in its growth, you will also be operating in a market that is expanding and developing at an incredible rate. Clearly you will have the opportunity to enjoy huge success while developing an impressive career with a hugely respected brand.

Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 (Tax Free) Plus Benefits

Requirements

Needless to say we are looking for the very best sales professionals who possess impressive track records with Food/ FMCG manufacturers. Your Middle East experience will mean you already possess strong relationships with distributors and your ability to manage and develop those relationships will be evident.

You will be adept at developing market specific strategies that capitalise on both current opportunities and emerging global scenarios. Your analytical and negotiation skills, coupled with your outstanding distributor management and sales abilities, will mean that you will both develop and exceed challenging sales targets and price forecasts.

Growing the brand will be your responsibility, ensuring that all trade marketing and in-store activities are executed exceptionally in your region.

We are seeking the highest calibre talent for this client. Opportunities like this are few and far between and we therefore expect the competition to be tough.

To be considered for this position you will already be operating in the Middle East market, you will possess an impressive track record with a Food/ FMCG manufacture, you will have managed multiple distributors and in addition will be educated to Degree level in either Sales of Business Management.

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.

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