Key Accounts Manager - Health & Beauty, Africa Markets

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1283

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A diversified group of companies whom have been Operating in Central/West Africa for the last 25 years specialising in Sourcing and Supply Chain for leading Multinational FMCG brands. They are seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager. You will be reporting directly to the General Manager

- Manage commercial and supplier aspects of product development and sourcing projects
- Work on conducting general market research as well as research potential suppliers, product specifications and resources
- Conduct supplier analysis, evaluate potential suppliers, and manage the overall supplier qualification process
- Develop and create sourcing plans, request for proposal, and other sourcing documents, evaluate and recommend purchasing and sourcing decision to management
- Manage the sampling and product approval process for the project
- Plan, direct and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications
- Manage new product launching, consulting and the product approval processes.
- Negotiate agreements and agreement related duties
- Identify and cultivate new business relationships related to products and product development services

Requirements

This will preferably suit a male candidate who is used to working with at all levels with local distributors and manufactures preferably form a Health & Beauty background, strong negotiation skills, happy to travel extensively with an outgoing personality will fit the team

Experience in the African Market

Minimum experience between 5 years

Portuguese language is a plus

Preferred Gender N/A

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: