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Ref: GP186-5815
Job description / Role
Charterhouse is working on an exclusive mandate with an incredible global brand, which specialise in manufacturing revolutionary electronics that make a difference to people’s lives and local communities. Our client is looking for a commercially astute Business Development Manager to join their team in Dubai to help actively develop the sales strategy in its emerging markets, primarily focussed on Africa including remote locations.
This role will be heavily geared towards managing all aspects of business development and commercial planning such as identifying new sales channels, developing and maintaining distributor partnerships, and assisting with the company’s product development strategy. There will be an extensive amount of travel involved up to 60% of the time, often to remote locations to provide dealer and end user training and support.
In addition, the Business Development Manager will work to develop and strengthen relationships with Government officials, NGOs and third-party suppliers to support product expansion plans and ensure that company objectives meet local legislation requirements. This is an excellent role which offers the chance to work in an entrepreneurial environment, trusted with the responsibility of building annual business strategies and providing guidance to stakeholders to direct commercial plans and deliver company objectives.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should hold a degree in a related field, with prior experience working in a similar commercial role focussed on developing sales strategies ideally with a background in engineering or electronics industry. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated track record in developing and maintaining business relationships on an international scale with specific exposure to African markets.
Due to the market coverage and extensive travel involved, a high degree of flexibility is required as well as a willingness to visit remote locations often for extended periods of time to meet key partners and end users. Full fluency in both English and French language is considered highly advantageous.
About the Company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.