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Job description / Role
Our internationally recognised client build and sell diesel and gas fuelled electrical generators from 3 to 3000kVA, along with lighting towers, they supply a quality European product that stands alongside the biggest names in the industry. In the UAE they distribute through one of the largest industrial companies in the region and are expanding the dealership network through partnership with only the best businesses in the different regions.
The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and prequalifying potential dealers in the East Africa region, seeking to develop existing dealers to grow their sales of products and delivering technical/commercial support in coordination with the team in Dubai, but also working with HQ. Reporting to the General Manager you will be responsible for preparing and forecasting, business plans and recommending targeted marketing and exhibition participation, assisting and attending regional exhibitions and conferences and co-ordinating activities with marketing team as required.
Requirements
• The successful candidate is likely to have worked extensively in East Africa and already have a developed network of contacts in the region.
• Bachelor Engineering Degree/BT -Mechanical/Electrical
• Power Industry background is preferable but not essential given the nature of the work.
• Excellent English language skills
• Strong presentation ability
• The ability to travel for extended periods of time
About the Company
Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.
We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies.