Strategy & Business Development Director

Job description / Role

Our Client, a leading supplier in the commodities sector, require a Strategy & Business Development Director who is responsible for developing and implementing the overall strategy, in close consultation with the MD of the Commodities. They are also responsible for identifying new business development opportunities, screening them and making final recommendations to the MD. Finally, they are responsible for realizing the approved business development opportunity and integrating it into the SBU structure.

Requirements

- Masters Degree in Business Administration or any related field
- Previous experience of at least 15 years across various functions in the Commodity sector (Strategy and Business Development experience is a must).
- At least 10+ years of experience working as a chief strategy officer in the agri-commodity industry.
- Accustomed to working within a matrix reporting organization and with multi-functional groups at all levels.
- Experience of managing a multi-site or multi-country dispersed workforce.
- Experience in Middle East and in family business conglomerates.

About the Company

Due to overwhelming client demand, SQ Computer Personnel opened a branch in the UAE in 2007 which we called SQ Gulf. Over the last 7 successful years we have carved out a strong and credible reputation in the UAE as a recruiter of choice. We work in partnership with a number of large multi-national and regional organisations as well as smaller, boutique companies. We aim to supply personnel on a sole agency basis which, in turn, provides you with a very attractive and cost effective, headache-free process.

SQ Gulf covers a wide range of vertical markets with in the MENA region. We have mirrored our UK successes by building a 360 degree, full life-cycle infrastructure and support strategy. We have an experienced team of account managers who are all well versed in their specific market vertical. We cover all levels of seniority and job titles. I myself, have over 13 years of professional recruiting experience, 5 of which have been in the UAE. As an agency, I strongly believe that SQ Gulf, with it\\'s team of dedicated and experienced staff, are exceptionally well placed to provide a smooth, successful and cost-effective recruitment solution. We have an exceptionally large database of current candidates, from UAE Nationals to expats currently looking for new challenges in the region.