The Role
This role profile clearly demonstrates the link between competencies and the key deliverable outcomes for the post holder.
Develop and maintain full understanding of markets and the business unit’s objectives to enable input into business strategy and development of new event concepts and launches. Meets and exceeds sales targets on given exhibition or exhibitions.
This role is challenging, but offers a very generous incentive scheme and rapid career progression opportunities.
The ideal applicant will be highly motivated and enthusiastic; an accomplished media sales professional (3+ years) perhaps with experience in newspaper advertising sales with an understanding of business in both Western and Arabic cultures.
He or she will have a strong focus on beating targets, and be uninterested in internal company processes or procedures.
The ideal candidate will also speak both Arabic and English (although this is not essential), will be well presented with strong interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills, and will have a car + UAE driving license.
In addition to strong closing and general sales skills, the applicant will also be able to build healthy long term relationships with key customers to ensure maximum benefits for all parties.
Requirements
Minimum of 2-3 years face to face sales experience
Experience of negotiating and sales process
Relevant market knowledge or media selling experience
Educated to A level/graduate calibre
Competent user of standard office tools (PRISM, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
