Newell Rubbermaidis a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercialBrands That MatterTMwhile leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX,Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody, and Teutonia.
For our dynamicRubbermaid Commercial Productsbusiness inMEA, based inDubai, we are currently looking for an
AREA SALES MANAGER NORTH AFRICA
Reporting directly to our Sales Leader, the selected candidate will have, among the others, the following responsibilities:
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Analyzing and investigating Market needs in North Africa
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Identify potential segments for RCP ranges & set up business/ distribution in undeveloped countries
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Execute sales visits/calls to existing and potential end-users in order to maximize sales growth
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Establish and maintain effective contact with customers and/or prospective customers, investigating and pursuing new product specification opportunities
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Develops relationships with key contacts and professionally present business plans in order to grow customer accounts to meet budget requirements.
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Supporting RCP sales and marketing teams in identifying customer needs and market trends.
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Works closely with the regional sales leader in developing plans, budgets, and marketing activities
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Create greater brand awareness amongst end users in the different markets.
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Maintain communication with other team members to ensure all opportunities are maximized to provide RCP solutions to our customers.
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Organize and execute training with distributors and their sales staff
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Participate in domestic and international trade shows.
Qualifications
* Bachelors Degree in Business or a related field
* 4+ years of sales experience in retail and BtoB
* Strong time management and organizational skills
* Strong presentation, leadership, and communication skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Computer proficiency in Microsoft Application
* Fluent in French and English
* Preferable male
* Willing to travel (60% of his time)
Consumer Products / janitorial services / waste management / hospitality / housekeeping industry experience preferred -Sales experience in the retail channel preferred
Are you interested?
If so, please apply by uploading your resume, adding your salary expectation, via our online application tool byclicking on the application link on this site.
Alternatively, go to our career site atwww.newellrubbermaid.com, click on "Careers", select the region "Europe, Middle East & Africa", enter the jobID 1102453, then clickApply Online.
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This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities. Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.
