Business Development Manager – Hertz | Al Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE

Marketing Jobs — By editor on June 21, 2011 at 3:00 am

About the Business:
Hertz is the worldwide market leader in car rental and leasing. It has been in operation since 1918. With over 7,000 locations in more than 150 countries Hertz manages over 700,000 vehicles around the world.The Hertz UAE franchise started in 1993 and has grown into an operation that is the top car rental and leasing company in the UAE. Hertz has the largest purpose built rental facility in the Middle East, the largest airport counter in Dubai and the youngest fleet in the market. The company continues to strengthen its position in the market by consistently introducing innovative and customer focused services, as well as regularly training its staff at all levels.About the Job:
As Business Development Manager your primary responsibilities will include, but not be restricted to:
- Maximise all lease and car rental opportunities to bring profitable corporate business for Hertz – Plan, allocate, supervise and monitor own and teams sales strategies, targets, budgets and sales staff performance so that profitability, growth and revenue targets are met or exceeded- Win new customers from building own prospect base – Develop customer relationships to enhance profit levels and penetration of services – Plan and implement sales/customer retention and relationship development – Contribute to formulation of policy and strategy within the sales and marketing function – Maintain administration and relevant reporting and planning systems – Work closely with accounts and collections team to ensure debts are minimised – Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation, whilst protecting and developing the company’s brands via suitable PR activities and own presentation