Country Manager

Job description / Role

Our client, a multi-national organisation and manufacturer of emergency vehicle warnings and safety signals are currently looking for a 'Country Manager' to join their Dubai operations.

The Country Sales Manager is responsible, and accountable, for the management of all the customers within the geography of the selected country, or set of countries, across all the markets that the organisation serve (Aftermarket, Emergency & OEM). Having direct management of the country sales teams the appointed candidate will need to develop and deliver country sales strategy plans with clear actionable goals and financial targets that support the overall business strategy and delivers annual top line revenue and earnings in line with agreed company budgets.
Developing existing and new accounts they should actively seek out new opportunities to grow our market share whilst building our brand equity.

Requirements

- Able to demonstrate extensive sale management experience of a similar nature in a highly competitive environment.
- The candidate is required to have a good understanding of the automotive aftermarket, emergency and OE markets.
- Well-developed understanding of business development strategy and implementation, with a proven strategic aptitude and ability.
- Demonstration of delivering ROI and strong leadership skills are a prerequisite.
- Financially literate – ability to identify good business prospect in line with markets and products.
- Experienced in dealing with technical specifications

The company would expect the candidate to have the following attributes:
- Tenacity - highly energised and motivated, high level of commitment and passionate about achieving levels of excellence.
- Results driven with good business judgment – excellent commercial understanding and mind-set
- Ability to work under pressure in a target driven environment
- Strong people management skills with previous team management experience being essential and the ability to motivate others to deliver
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to build strong relationships relevant to the development of the company’s profile and business
- Excellent communication skills, consultative approach and able to influence others to support objectives
- Ability to interpret and utilise data to contribute to strategic decisions
- Strong negotiation, influencing and analytical skills

About the Company

Allegis Group retired the "Talent2" name and re-branded its specialist recruitment professionals brand to Aston Carter.

Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment services to companies requiring highly specialised business professionals. We have an unrivalled commitment to delivering first class service to our clients and candidates across professional disciplines, including Information Technology, Finance, Sales, Risk, Credit, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, Audit, HR and Engineering. Although we are retiring theTalent2 brand, our continued alignment with your company's business objectives will remain unchanged. As part of Aston Carter, our global presence gives us access to additional high-level talent, solutions and industry trends to better grow with our customers.

With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider and the world's largest privately owned recruitment firm.