Market Development Manager | GE Industrial Riyadh
Marketing — By Samer Marzouq on August 12, 2008 at 11:49 amMarket Development Manager, Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement growth plans, sales strategies and commercial programmes across the Middle East and Africa
* Ensure GE has a thorough understanding of the Security and Fire business in the Middle East and Africaby gathering and analysing market data / intelligence relating to market size, trends pricing, customers and competition.
* Work with Sales to identify and develop new customers and grow share with existing customers.
* Raise awareness of GE Security’s products, solutions and brand with customers, specifying consultants and end users by driving marketing actions
* Provide input to Product Management on local customer needs for New Product Introductions, backed up with data driven market justifications
*Work closely with Product Management and Sales to drive quick adoption of New Products by providing comprehensive new product introduction packages and programs, adapted for the local market
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing / market development within the region.
* Proven sales and / or market development experience, knowledge of industry related products would be a distinct advantage.
* Ability to develop key customer relationships.
* Fluent verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time.
* Must submit your application through COS to be considered.
* Self-starter with high energy levels are key to succes in this position.
Desired
* Excellent Leadership qualities.
* Strong team player.
* Passionate about marketing.
* Committed to delivery
* Resourceful.
General
GE Security, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $2 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry’s broadest product portfolios, covering explosives and narcotics detection, intrusion and access control, video surveillance, key management, and fire detection. GE Security’s products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, law enforcement, banking, education, healthcare, mass transit, and retail. GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing / market development within the region.
* Proven sales and / or market development experience, knowledge of industry related products would be a distinct advantage.
* Ability to develop key customer relationships.
* Fluent verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time.
* Must submit your application through COS to be considered.
* Self-starter with high energy levels are key to succes in this position.
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