Marketing & Sales Manager | Aqaba Container Terminal
1. Assist with the development of a Commercial / marketing strategy and related executable action plan
2. Develop and provide local market intelligence
3. Analyze statistics and provide underlying rational in order to understand and better interpret the data
4. Manage and oversee the marketing resources of the terminal
5. Attract develop and retain customers
6. Follow up and manage the relationship with the main customers operating in the terminal and address their requirements.
7. Manage development of overall standards and guidelines of marketing in the company including promotion
8. Maintain and develop the corporate image of the company
9. Analyze marketing needs and develop tactics to meet those needs
10. Coordinate customer related issues with the relevant departments in the terminal
11. Communicate terminal requirements and new developments to the relevant parties especially customers
12. Understand the port tariff and address pricing issues with the clients
13. Identify and develop growth potential for the terminal business.
14. Play an important role in the company’s corporate social responsibility program in the local community
15. Represent the company in certain forums and conferences if needed.
Report to
Reports directly to the Chief Commercial officer and on occasions to the Chief Executive Officer.
Eligibility
1. Requires a degree in Business, economics, marketing or related field. Substantial and extensive work experience may be considered as a substitute for education
2. Minimum seven years experience in shipping, transpiration, forwarding or related fields. Experience in a container shipping line is a plus.
3. Extensive knowledge and experience in marketing of shipping and/or transportation service.
4. Needs to have proficiency in Arabic and English languages both verbal and written
5. To have the ability to analyze data and compile it for use in executing tasks
6. Should have good communication and negotiation skills
7. Ability to operate standard software applications such as Excel, Word and Power Point.
8. Should be ready to travel and meet with clients at various locations
9. Must be able to exercise direction and good judgment in negotiations and decision making
Education
Requires a degree in Business, economics, marketing or related field
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