Senior Marketing & Sales Director 

UAE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Introduction At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries regarded as technically impossible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. We are looking for a Marketing & Sales responsible, who will join our challenging and exciting journey to grow Saab Ltd in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Your role You will be part of the local M&S function, and responsible for the marketing and sales of Saab Ltd’s product portfolio to both the local and international market. The position requires frequent travelling. The main tasks are:
  • Identify and develop potential customers and partners in local and international markets
  • Analyze business leads, market trends and competitor activities in key markets
  • Develop business opportunities and marketing plans for Saab Ltd’s product portfolio, incl. budgets, sales forecasts and long-term order intake planning
  • Develop and implement sales strategies, including the development of existing and new sales channels
  • Coordinate marketing plans and strategies with Business Units and Group Marketing & Sales entities in target markets
  • Prepare marketing and sales reports as required by management
  • Prepare marketing presentations and provide input to marketing material such as brochures, articles, promotional videos and demonstration equipment
  • Participate in international trade exhibitions, seminars and workshops
  • Responsible for Saab Limited’s part of the Winning Business process
  • Maintain company’s CRM system for business leads and qualified opportunities.
  • Provide input to the company’s 5-year business plan
Your profile We are looking for a driven person that functions well within a team environment and can work independently. Someone who is willing to take on responsibility and have excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will have a broad profile with at least the following attributes:
  • Engineering degree and/or military technical background
  • Minimum 5 year experience doing business in international markets
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Insights into international markets and current market trends
  • Track record of successfully capturing business in international markets
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze diverse markets to determine the most effective strategies and tactics to secure viable business opportunities
  • Understanding of cultural differences and how to act accordingly
  • Proven ability to build and maintain good and strong internal, business partner and customer relationships and market networks
  • Strong social skills, team player motivated by delivery and on occasion contribute outside normal responsibilities
This position requires that you to satisfy security clearance requirements. What you will be a part of Saab’s international strategy for growth, including building local business in select markets, with the focus on key customer countries. You will become part of Saab Ltd, which operates from Tawazun Industrial Park, northeast of the Abu Dhabi city centre and Addax Tower on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi city. About Saab Saab is a global defence and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We employ over 18,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our revenue are spent on research and development.

Saab is also a company with opportunities. A company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility and good opportunities for advancing in your career. But also a company that respects each person’s needs for a rewarding life beyond work.

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  • Job Id
    JD1416946
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    UAE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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