Job Description

Key Accounts Manager - Gaming Retail Distribution

Dubai, UAE

The Key Account role is vital to the expansion and development of new business and growth within existing accounts.

The sky really is the limit with the new and exciting brands that we are bringing to the market and as such, this role comes with huge development opportunities for the right candidate.

You will be joining us at a very exciting time!

Key Job Functions

Maintain and grow retail partnerships and to maximise sales and marketing opportunities within these accounts.

Drive the points of distribution across the GCC retail landscape.

Identify and prioritise new business accounts in line with GEEKAY group strategy.

Management of P&L and margin strategy for your accounts.

Provide structured joint business plans for top tier accounts that will stimulate growth and brand exposure.

Negotiate and manage trading terms across retail base.

Ensure that all trading information is maintained up to date on the company databases.

To produce weekly sales updates for forecasting and budgeting purposes.

Attend and actively participate in sales and marketing meetings.

Work within a wider team to support the other departments in sector driven activities.

Maintain excellent product knowledge on the whole product range.

To maintain a good awareness of market and competitor activities and report as necessary.

Candidate Requirements

You will have experience of selling premium quality branded items in markets such as toys, luggage, publishing, apparel

You will be an enthusiastic, dynamic and hands-on person who is comfortable working in a very small team environment.

You will be used to working for a business which operates at a fast pace but with structure and attention to detail.

This role will require GCC travel and may include travels to all necessary trade shows, some of which may be overseas.

You will have experience of selling premium quality branded items in markets such as toys, luggage, publishing, apparel.

You will be experienced in operating at Key Account or National Account Executive level.

You will be comfortable with taking on a role which requires a lot of new business development as well as nurturing existing business.

You will have strong skills in numeracy, communication (both written and verbal) and have excellent analytical and IT skills.

Last but by no means least - you will bring energy, drive and a good sense of humour.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Experience:

Retail Accounts Management: 6 years (Required) Gaming products: 3 years (Required) * Managing accounts in GCC countries: 2 years (Required)