Commercial Printing Sales Manager

Job description / Role

A well known daily English language newspaper published in Dubai is looking for an exceptional individual to join their team as COMMERCIAL PRINTING SALES MANAGER.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with a growth mind set. They will ideally be entrepreneurial, innovative and come from a commercial printing sales background. Reporting to the Head of Production and based in Dubai, this senior management position will take a lead role in strategic sales and business development initiatives for our rapidly growing commercial printing services. Integral to the success of this role is the ability to work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders with the aim of further developing and enhancing our market presence and awareness. They will be confident and proactive; identifying and commercially developing new market opportunities. The right candidate will be self motivated, dynamic in nature and have the ability to operate in a highly competitive, multi-faceted market.

Key responsibilities will include:
- Set strategies and targets for Commercial Printing Department
- Develop systems and processes aimed at growing commercial printing sales services
- Ability to inspire others
- Manage and drive growth with both existing and new customers to achieve targets
- Ensure all financial targets are achieved
- Lead and performance manage a team of sales staff
- Support sales staff with high level negotiations
- Negotiate commercial sales contracts
- Maintain forecast and provide Head of Production with regular updates including sales forecast, competitive analysis, market trends, etc.

Requirements

- Degree qualification in Engineering, Sales and/or Marketing
- Extremely strong verbal & written communication skills
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Previous experience developing and leading business development in commercial printing sector
- Printing production experience would be a distinct advantage
- Have managed sales teams within the same business environment
- The ability to "close" deals
- Presentation and Office application skills
- At least three years experience working within the print industry

This is a highly challenging position which in return assures a rewarding salary package. If you have the drive and determination to succeed within a highly rewarding environment, please apply now.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.