Develop marketing plans aligned with business goals and plant capabilities.
Review the edible oil market and develop marketing strategies for profitable growth and expansion of the company.
Contribute to a capable commercial team to ensure business success and sustainability.
Seek out and identify new opportunities for sales and profit growth with existing and new customers to achieve sales targets. Develop, maintain, manage, and grow the established client base.
Monitor market conditions, competitive activities, and general economic conditions to support business decisions and long-term planning.
Establish and manage key relationships with customers in assigned markets.
Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
Meet performance objectives of the sales budget, focusing on gross profit, and monitor throughout the month reporting any deviations.
Evaluate customers’ needs and build long-lasting business relationships.
Forecast sales, implement innovative sales strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Analyze current marketplace and provide feedback on important market and competitive information.
Maintain and expand the client database within your assigned territory.
Work closely with departments such as Technical, Operations, and Sales Support to ensure first-class customer service.
Job Requirements:
A degree in Business, Marketing, Economy, or Food Technology.
A minimum of 10 years of commercial experience, preferably in packed palm oil products (Cooking Oil - small packs and jerry cans) for international markets (including Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa).
Strong business acumen and industry expertise; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proven sales experience with a record of achieving growth in sales and profits.
Highly commercial, budget-conscious, skilled in pricing, margins, and profit improvement.
Strong sales, communication, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to drive the sales and marketing process from planning to closing.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; ability to influence and work in cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Willing to be based in Dubai
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Dairy Product Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Beverage Manufacturing
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