Sales Manager

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1424

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a multinational in the consumer electronics industry, has an exciting opportunity to join their team in Dubai. We are looking for a Sales Manager for their Dubai Office to help promote and train teams and client in their products

The Sales Manager Lifestyle Entertainment (LE) is responsible for implementing the LE marketing strategy and portfolio strategy, defining the channel strategy, and developing distributors in line with the Annual Operating Plan for part of the Middle East and Africa region.

Key Areas of Responsibility
- Follow and respond adequately to market trends and competitor movement.
- Define, report and achieve sales and margin targets.
- Develop regional and local Go-to-market strategies (branding, industrial setup, etc.).
- Align with local and regional organizations.
- Distributor development and management:
- Supply planning (SIOP), inventory management and portfolio management
- Deploy product information and training
- Competitive benchmarking
- Pricing strategy (within the constraints of the regional pricing policy)
- Local activation of central marketing strategies and campaigns (POS, merchandizing, promoters, online, PR, etc.)

Competencies:
- Developing Market Knowledge
- Generate Insights
- Develop Marketing Strategy
- Create Value Propositions
- Execute Marketing & Sales Plans
- Manage Business Relationships

Key Performance Indicators
- Sales, Margin, Planning Accuracy, Distribution Coverage, A&P effectiveness, CUSAM.

Requirements

- Min. 2 years of Sales / KAM experience in B2C
- University, MBA, MSC level with Business/ Strategic Marketing direction
- Solid experience with Product Market introductions
- Passion for Consumer Electronics
- Entrepreneur with ability to work independently and think out of the box
- Excellent relationship builder
- Very good communication and presentation skills
- Excellent command of written and spoken English

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

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