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Ref: HP662-344
Job description / Role
The Regional Commercial Manager will be responsible for one of it's business units for this global and market leading chemicals organisation for Middle East and Africa region. You will execute commercial strategy within the Middle East and Africa Market, as well as being responsible for conceiving, developing and implementing the sales strategy and plan for the region. The accountability entails planning and implementing all sales activities, combining effective management of the current business with a robust new business development component 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.
SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following:
University Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline; MBA strongly preferred.
Experience in specialty materials industry is preferred
Candidates should be willing to travel extensively across Middle East and Africa (60-70%). Strong fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in French will be a strong asset as will Arabic
Candidates must demonstrate high level of leadership and credibility and have a very strong background in commercial acumen and a proven track record in sales, pricing, financial budgets and evaluating the competition.
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.