Modern Trade Business Development Manager

Quest Search & Selection

UAE

Ref: GP340-1123

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This role is for an international well-known, well established large consumer brand based in Dubai. You will lead and manage the execution teams consisting of pre sellers and merchandisers to achieve the channel's targeted column, distribution, in store management execution and contract compliance.

We prefer candidates with experience in the food and beverage / FMCG industries.

You will be reporting to the Senior MT Manager and have 5/6 presellers and merchandisers reporting to you.

You will be responsible for:
- Preparation and implementation of Sales AOP (volume and distribution)
- Implementing business plans and a strategy that aligns with the organisation's overall vision and its current long-term business objectives.
- Set and monitor KPIs of the sales team to ensure the set objectives and action plans are being met on time.
- Responsible for creating an environment of customer satisfaction and improved service level across all outlets in his assigned territory
- Take the company to the next level of performance by securing the existing business while capturing new opportunities and areas of development within his territory.
- Increase the access points within the stores and POSMs deployment as per plans.
- Evaluate and develop the team and ensure proper coaching anf succession planning.

Requirements

- Have initiative and a self starter attitude
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have strong thinking and problem solving and to be able to provide simple solutions
- Have analytical skills
- Have team leadership skills
- The ability to appreciate and underdtand cultural differences.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.

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