Strategic Account Manager

Client of Connect Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative service provider in the hospitality industry is seeking a dynamic sales and marketing professional to spearhead their expansion in the Middle East. This role involves developing effective strategies to attract new clients, conducting market research, and establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the region, particularly in Dubai or Saudi Arabia, and possess excellent networking skills with local hoteliers. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and strategic thinking, and take the next step in your career in a vibrant and growing market.

Qualifications

• Experience in setting up offices in the Middle East, particularly in Dubai or Saudi Arabia.
• Strong connections with hoteliers in the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales and marketing projects to attract potential customers.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of local business competition.

Skills

Sales and Marketing

Market Research

Customer Relationship Management

Networking with Hoteliers

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Master in Business Administration

Job description

Connect Energy partners with an ICT service provider to hospitality industry to look for the following position.

Responsibilities

• Involve in the development and implementation of sales and marketing projects, together with associated activities for getting potential customer's attention.
• Provide company with thorough research & analysis of the local business competition for gaining competitive edge.
• Involvement in the development of company's market research and sales strategy.
• Acquisition of new customer leads using all available methods - phone, participating in exhibitions, events, presentations, etc.
• Meet assigned strategic account goals in accordance with company's targets.
• Maintain regular contact with customers and partners.
• Establish strong, long term client relationships.
• Liaise with local customers in local language and respond to international customers in English correspondence.
• Organize sales and marketing events for customers.
• Be company's representative for all corporate interests and its brand when liaising with customers.

Requirements

• Degree / Master in BA or equivalent.
• Experience in setting up offices in Middle East (Dubai / Saudi Arabia).
• Good connections with hoteliers in Middle East.
• Currently residing in Dubai / Abu Dhabi preferred.
• Able to commence work in the 1st quarter of 2023.

Interested applicants, please submit your CV and highlight the following:

• Experience in setting up offices in Middle East.
• List of hotels you have connections with.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss further. Thank you.