Drive sales performance through implementation of sales and marketing initiatives in order to achieve sales targets
Assist to develop strategies to expand the customer base and contribute to the development of the company’s brand
Responsibilities
Carry out the promotion of the company’s marine lubricant products in order to increase sales wherever possible, using the sales strategy and by analyzing information such as past and current trends
Monitor key accounts performance trends and determine appropriate actions to address any issues to optimize the business and deliver best-in-class customer service and compliance to credit policy
Act as a professional advisor to ensure that Company’s corporate image is maintained and, in so doing, derive maximum value from existing business
Participate in negotiations and become a key player in administering contractual agreements with clients in the region
Provide reasonable budget assumptions for the sales, that will ensure SMART Budget are set
Key player in budgeting and sales volume planning, tracking and reporting, compile relevant reports for management use
Sustains rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities Identify marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements, defining market share, competitors share, and competitors strengths and weaknesses, forecasting projected business, establishing targeted market share Reach out and advice customers to maintain personal contact with all major customers in order to provide the very best service and to deal with any problems promptly
Meet with agents and distributors periodically in order to discuss customer feedback about the products used, and to resolve any related issues they may have aiming to nurture a good relationship with agents and distributors in order to gauge the performance of the Company and products
Represent the function at seminars and exhibitions, to ensure that attendees questions can be answered, and any potential business opportunities followed up
Coordinate with the operational partner related to the sales orders, ports and deliveries
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Sales/ Marketing/ Business Administration or equivalent
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills 8 years of experience in Sales operations, of which at least 3 years in a managerial role, preferably in the retail sector or in a similar environment
Deep knowledge of business workflows, operations processes and systems
Experience of developing strategic plans for service-based industry
Strong experience in project management and the execution of complex projects that are critical to the delivery of business strategies and goals
Regional exposure and retail background are a plus
Innovative and conceptual thinking Highly skilled in aligning goals with strategic direction In depth knowledge of ADNOC Distributions business objectives, operations and of the regional laws and regulations Strategic thinking Ability to drive organizational climate/culture Knowledge of financial management