Strategic 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 Strategic Business Development Manager your primary responsibilities will include, but not be restricted to:
Overall- Maximise all lease and car rental opportunities to bring profitable corporate business for Hertz – Primary focus on events and chauffeur services to pro actively market our services, prepare proposals and deploy the event up to and including the conclusion stages.- Plan, allocate and monitor own sales strategies, targets and sales performance so that profitability, growth and revenue targets are met or exceeded – Good financial understanding and ability to apply comprehensive pricing in conjunction with pricing team. Ability to work within an approved budget with a good understanding of the commercial viability and revenue streams- Build cross business support to help drive and develop profitable sales strategies that enhance our customer offeringProduct Development - Plan and implement Product Development and strategy that enhances and expands the overall portfolio of services offered to Hertz Al-Futtaim customers- Bring products to the market that add value to our customers, increasing our brand presence and overall financial viability- Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation, whilst protecting and developing the company’s brands via suitable PR activities and own presentation- Contribute to formulation of policy and strategy within the sales and marketing function Market Campaigns- Actively manage all aspects of specific campaigns that exploit profitable opportunities in;- Education sector- Hotel & Hospitality- Event Management- Other segments as agreed with the Sales & Marketing manager