General Manager - Yokogawa Products Sales

Yokogawa; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead sales and business development efforts in the UAE. This pivotal role involves driving growth across the full range of innovative products, developing competitive proposals, and nurturing strong client relationships. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, the company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the energy transition while fostering internal talent through mentorship. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values collaboration and integrity, and make a significant impact in a truly global environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience in sales and business development in industrial automation.
• Proven leadership in developing competitive proposals and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and business development efforts for Yokogawa products.
• Identify profitable business opportunities and develop actionable strategies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Market Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree

MBA in Marketing/Sales/Business Administration

Tools

Sales Tracking Tools

Job description

Not just a job but a career

Yokogawa award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards is a leading provider of industrial automation test and measurement information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition (bio)technology artificial intelligence industrial cybersecurity etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission to coinnovate tomorrow. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the sales and business development efforts for Yokogawa products within YUAE, driving growth across the full product range. The role involves developing competitive sales proposals, identifying profitable business opportunities, and providing strategic leadership to enhance market penetration. Additionally, the role focuses on nurturing client relationships, tracking KPIs, and developing internal talent through mentorship and guidance.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Business Leader for YUAE Yokogawa Product Sales
• Drive business growth for the entire range of Yokogawa products
• Utilize expertise in frontend sales to create competitive technical and commercial proposals to secure both existing and new business for Yokogawa product solutions.

1. Identifying profitable business opportunities
2. Contribute to the development of actionable business strategies
3. Provide strategic leadership to enhance market penetration
4. Foster and maintain strong client relationships
5. Offer expertise in analyzing market trends
6. Develop, track and achieve established KPIs
7. Actively participate in FC and review meetings

• Cultivate internal talent through experience and mentorship.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Instrumentation / Electronics & Communications or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. MBA in Marketing / Sales / Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Proven minimum 20 years experience in sales and business development, particularly in the industrial automation or technology sector with a focus on Yokogawa products or similar offerings with 10 years in a sales leadership role.
• Strong understanding of technical and commercial aspects of product sales, including the ability to develop competitive proposals and strategies.
• Experience in identifying and pursuing profitable business opportunities and creating actionable business plans.

Required Competencies / skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate teams for better market penetration and business growth.
• In-depth knowledge of market trends and the ability to leverage this information for strategic decision-making.
• Strong relationship management skills with experience in building long-term client partnerships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Experience in mentoring and developing internal talent, providing guidance and expertise to junior team members.
• Proficient in using sales and business tracking tools.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations, or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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Required Experience:

Director