Assistant Manager- Customer Acquisition

Porter; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a professional to lead the launch of new city operations in Dubai. The role involves hiring and training a team, conducting market surveys, and strategizing for successful launches. Ideal candidates must have proven experience in operations and sales, with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact growth and redefine logistics for the future.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in launching new geographies.
• Ability to work in the field and analyze market trends.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and training resources for the new geography.
• Building a team for city launch activities.
• Conducting market surveys and strategizing the launch.
• Developing marketing collaterals for the city.
• Setting up field processes during and post-launch.
• Defining short-term team targets for city growth.

Skills

Proven working experience in operations and sales

Market knowledge (FMCG, Logistics)

Good Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Time management and planning skills

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done

Entrepreneurial drive

Job description

Company Overview

Porter: Creating Impactful Journeys

At Porter, we're not just passionate about improving productivity; we're on a vision to Moving a billion dreams one delivery at a time. We empower businesses, both large and small, to optimize their operations and unleash unprecedented growth in their core functions. Join us in pioneering the future of last-mile logistics, one that's poised to disrupt the industry and redefine the way we think about transportation.

Join us and be part of the revolution – where every day is an opportunity to redefine what's possible. If you are ready to make a significant impact and shape the future of Porter, apply now and be part of our exciting journey!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Hiring and training of resources in a timely and efficient manner for the new geography
• Building the team required to execute city launch-related activities
• Conduct market surveys by setting up processes and allocation of resources
• Sharing reports and insights from surveys and assisting in strategizing the launch
• Zonal and Cluster mapping of the new geography
• Formalizing of marketing collaterals for the city
• Setting up of field and calling processes during and post-launch
• Define short-term targets for the team and grow the city to the designated order level in the shortest time frame possible.
• Provide inputs on the pricing strategy of the category based on market potential, consumer insights, margins, competitive benchmarking

Skills Required

• Proven working experience in operations and sales track record. Preferably that of launching new geographies.
• Market knowledge (FMCG, Logistics) ability to work on field
• Good Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Time management and planning skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Willingness to roll up sleeves, get hands dirty and get things done
• An entrepreneurial drive to open up new opportunities of growth backed by strong execution rigor to follow it up