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Ref: HP662-366
Job description / Role
A top, global chemical company is urgently seeking a Regional Commercial Manager for the Middle East and Africa to join one of their Dubai-based business units. The company requires an experienced sales and marketing manager to effectively manage current business whilst robustly developing new business initiatives in order to meet current and long-term strategic sales objectives for growth and profitability. The Regional Commercial Manager will report to the General Manager for Middle East and Africa.
The key responsibilities of this role will be:
* Developing and executing commercial strategy for the Middle Eastern and African Markets
* Conceiving and executing the sales strategy and plan for the region
* Leading and managing a high-performance sales and technical service team
* Ensuring maximum revenue through effective management of projects
* Managing product pricing, in line with market norms
* Competitor analysis and market research
The successful candidate must have experience of evaluating the market and competitors in order to insure appropriate pricing of products, negotiating contracts, integrating sales channels with marketing and technical teams, and planning and forecasting sales and performance. A university degree or MBA is essential, alongside strong leadership skills and proven success in business growth. Additionally regional experience, languages and a background within the chemical industry is an advantage.
SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have experience of evaluating the market and competitors in order to insure appropriate pricing of products, negotiating contracts, integrating sales channels with marketing and technical teams, and planning and forecasting sales and performance. A university degree or MBA is essential, alongside strong leadership skills and proven success in business growth. Additionally regional experience, languages and a background within the chemical industry is an advantage.
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.