Sales and Marketing Executive – Catering / Events

Job description / Role

Sales and Marketing Executive – Catering / Events
Salary: up to AED 12,000 Plus car and commissions
Location: Dubai

Our Client, originating from Italy and establishing their operations in the early seventies, has expanded into the UAE servicing clients across diverse industries.

Producing thousands of meals per day, catering to a variety of clients within Educational institutions, Hospitals, Corporate events, Parties, Health and Fitness Facilities etc.

Catering to any size or format, they pride themselves as been a leader in high quality products, freshness and health

As a result of this expansion we are seeking Sales and Marketing Executive to further develop their brand and services across the UAE market

Key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Actively participate in sourcing new clients in the market
• Maintain relationship with current clients
• Prepare a yearly Sales and Marketing plan, and set the departmental budget
• Implement marketing and advertising campaigns
• Assemble and analyzing sales forecasts
• Preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives
• Planning and organizing promotional presentations to management team
• Updating marketing plan calendar
• Conduct comparisons of competitors’ pricing and menu items on a regular basis
• Maintain an up-to-date competitor list
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and semi-annually analysis brand sales performance versus target
• Prepare marketing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data
• Ensure that all brand communications deliver a clear understanding of the value proposition to potential business partners and customers
• Plan promotional activities and coordinate with the concerned departments for implementation
• Coordinate all advertising requirements, such as photography and media schedules
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Policies and Procedures (SOPP)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Sales and Marketing or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in sales and/or marketing
• Pleasant personality and positive attitude
• Possess a UAE driving License
• Knowledge and experience with the UAE market is essential
• Having a network of clients in the UAE is an advantage
• Ability to cope with stress and work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Good command of English and Arabic preferred however not essential
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.