Key Account Manager - Consumer Electronics

Job description / Role

The Company is an American manufacturer of consumer electronic that specializes in connectivity devices. It sells various consumer and commercial product lines, including routers, ipod and iphone accessories, mobile computing accessories, surge protectors, network switches, hubs, (USB and computer network)cables, KVM switches, racks and enclosures, and other peripherals.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong entrepreneurial and commercial mind-set who is seeking to develop a career in an international environment to join our growing global team in Dubai. You must be a creative candidate who is looking for growth, strives to make a difference and wants your voice heard. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer you healthcare, pension, generous holidays and career development opportunities.

Who are we?
At the Company, we create products that help people realize the power of technology and make people’s lives better, easier and more fulfilling. This has been the Company’s mission since our inception in 1983. Our EMEA team covers 13 countries with its main offices in Rushden (UK), Amsterdam, and Dubai.

At the Company, people come first. Without question, the single greatest contributing factor to our nearly 30 years of success is our talented and ambitious staff. We’ve found that by creating an inspirational, supportive and enriching environment, we thrive.

Around here, it’s not about fancy titles, strong political positioning skills, or a healthy list of names to drop. It’s about results. We know what needs to be achieved, and we work together to get the job done. Each of us uses our individual knowledge, creativity and resources to come up with fresh ideas and new concepts we can truly own. With that independence comes a high degree of responsibility and accountability, but we always rise to the occasion.

We’re loyal to our co-workers, to our brands, and to the company. We lead by example to motivate those around us. We all share a passion for winning and are committed to building upon our success. We’re focused on the future and excited to show the world that the best is yet to come.

As a Key Account Manager you are responsible for:
• Building, managing and maintaining excellent customer relations with corporate partners, both internal and external stakeholders and customers while driving collaboration and maintain high business performance
• Identify and develop new growth opportunities in the Middle East through effective merchandising, marketing, competitor and stock profiling,
• Development of named accounts in order maximize sales opportunities for The Company products within an agreed budget and time frame
• Maximize personal effectiveness through excellent communication of activities and successes with internal colleagues whilst making recommendations for process improvements

Requirements

• Excellent analytical and communication skills with an ability to maximise business opportunities
• 3 to 5 years of experience as an Account Manager preferable.
• Degree educated or on the job training equivalent.
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience within the fast moving market, preferably one in internet technology or consumer goods market in Europe
• You are flexible and looking for an exciting, fast-paced challenge that will give you exposure to the Middle East.
• Business Level proficiency in English required; other languages are a bonus
• Willingness and ability to travel 50% international and/or domestic travel
• Full driver’s license

About the Company

BAC Middle East - the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region's recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.

BAC's proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process.