Key Account Manager

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is currently working with a well-established commodity trading firm, who specialise in the physical trading of agricultural products. They are now seeking an innovative and self-motivated Key Account Manager to join their Dubai team at a time of extensive growth.

As Key Account Manager, you will be responsible to oversee the trade from agencies, increasing the product sales to grow revenue and develop effective strategies to ensure efficient sales operations. You will manage an existing portfolio of clients as well as developing new business opportunities across various regions such as UK, US, Europe Asia and Middle East.

In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring all customer needs are met to the highest standards. Full training is provided for the role with great opportunity for progression and uncapped commission.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, the candidate should be a self-motivator with excellent communication skills and proven ability to multi-task under pressure. Flexibility to travel and work during weekends or evenings will be necessary at times as per trading requirements.

Our client is looking for a personable individual with a passion for achieving targets and consistently providing an exceptional level of customer satisfaction. A background in Account Management or Business development is 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.