Key Account Manager, Retail Distribution

Focus Management International

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP152-270

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Experienced Key Account Manager with exceptional network within hypermarkets in the UAE required

This is a crucial business role for a well-known and respected distribution brand that continues to dominate and expand in the retail market, focusing on modern trade. Due to this, this business needs a dynamic and rounded Key Account Manager that has a desire to continue to manage and increase sales within hypermarkets in the UAE.

The role will see the successful candidate travel to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah (Dubai based) to ensure product visibility and client satisfaction. Working with the merchandising team to ensure products are represented in line with brand standards and to increase sales.

This is a highly incentivised role with an excellent commission structure and a great opportunity to progress internally.

Requirements

Please note – this is not a retail sales role but requires a candidate with strong Key Account Manager experience within food retail.

- A strong network within hypermarkets and supermarkets in the UAE is essential
- The candidate must be currently based in the UAE
- At least three years’ work experience
- A minimum of a BA / BSC level education, ideally MBA qualified
- Arabic speaking is essential with excellent English communication skills
- Excellent relationship building skills
- KAM sales experience within the UAE
- Team work skills with an ability to take decisions and responsibility
- This role is open to both male and female candidates

This role is a critical appointment for our client and we have several interested parties already registering their interest. Do not miss out on this fantastic role, and apply today!

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.

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