Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals for UK and UAE markets.
- Lead and manage a team of sales professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Analyze market trends and performance to identify opportunities and potential threats.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships with key customers in both markets.
- Negotiate and close agreements with large customers, coordinating with internal teams to ensure satisfaction.
- Monitor competitive landscape and provide insights for product development and positioning.
- Manage and optimize the sales budget to maximize profitability and growth.
- Present sales, revenue, and expense reports and realistic forecasts to the management team.
Requirements
- Proven experience in international sales within the defined regions, preferably holding a managerial position.
- Strong understanding of the cultural, economic, and political landscape of the UK and UAE.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Experience in leading and developing a high-performance sales team.
- Ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
- Strong business sense and industry expertise.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
- 6–10 years of relevant experience in international sales roles.
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Fluency in English; additional language skills relevant to the regions are a plus.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a customer-focused mindset.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Adaptable and open to learning and new experiences.
