Job Description
We are currently searching for a specialist Market Researcher within the global sugar industry to provide strategic guidance top our client in the following area’s: Consumer/Wholesale/Commodities.
The role is a Senior position with key responsibilities including:
– market analysis
– opportunity identification
– wholesale (sugar) intelligence analysis
– consumer market mapping and trends
– trade/commodity tracking and key movements
The position will be responsible for providing the Middle East / North Africa management with strategic direction for the business and what opportunities or markets should be developed in the next 3-5 years.
The role is a Director level role and would require an individual with extensive experience within the market research sector focussed on sugar and sugar consumer products. At the very least you will be able to provide an overview of key producers, refiners, country consumption stats & trade stats. You will have a minimum of 5-7 years in the market research industry plus 3-5 years focussed on sugar, sugar products and wholesale consumer trends.
For a confidential discussion apply to the position and all shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for an initial interview
Skills
– Market Research experience min 5 years with an in-depth knowledge of the sugar industry
– Able to lead and direct a business
– Strategic / Consulting capability
– Able to report to MD / Board level and provide a direction / opportunity overview
– manage staff
– excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written)
– English/Arabic preferred, French bonus
About This Company
ND & Associates specializes in providing exclusive, experienced and skilled professionals ranging from Chief Officers, Division Heads, Directors and Managers, to Executives. To support clients in all business functions across the entire organisation, ND & Associates’ consultants are divided into two main divisions:
1. Industry Specialisations (IS)
2. Business Support (BS)
Industry Specialisation (IS)
Every organisation needs a specialized recruitment partner who understands the unique requirements of particular industries. For this reason, ND & Associates have specialist teams dedicated to serve the following key industry segments:
· IT & Telecommunications
· Engineering – Energy / Environment / Utilities / Construction
· FMCG
· Investment & Corporate Banking
· Logistic and Supply Chain
Business Support (BS)
Our teams have the in-depth knowledge and experiences to serve our clients in these industries niches across all departments and skill sets. Therefore, in addition to the IS division, the BS teams have been set up to provide our long term partners with complete recruitment services to cover the following areas:
IT • Finance • HR • Legal • Procurement • Office Support • Sales and Marketing
SERVICES:
Adopting a consultative approach, ND & Associates take a long term view to our relationships with clients, believing it is essential to understand our clients’ unique strategic, organizational, financial and cultural context in order to deliver real value.
We offer 7 customized solutions to meet all types of executive staffing challenges:
1. Specialized Executive Search
2. On-site recruitment
3. Head hunting
4. Mass recruitment
5. Reference checks
6. Localisation / Emiratisation
7. Executive contracting solutions







