Expected Undertakings:

• Lead the export business which covers M. East and N. Africa for all L’Azurde products
• Manage distributors by setting SMART targets and working with them to deliver the goals
• Manage the L’azurde sales team in the UAE and develop our business in this key market
• Increase revenues and profits by launching growth programs and a strategic leverage of all products categories  
• Develop the annual business plan for the export division
• Accurately prepare and convey all operational and financial data to the Executive General Manager
• Monitor and supervise export sales regularly and provide guidance/direction to distributors on an on-going basis
• Ensure that all purchasing guidelines are followed and implemented according to the company policies and procedures
• Consistent evaluation of market conditions and trends
• Communicate regularly the management in KSA and ensure that issues and opportunities are addressed  promptly and thoroughly
• Ensure that customer satisfaction is met and that all customer complaints are handled promptly and appropriately
• Continuously assess and evaluate the performance of the operation and staff in his division

Core Strengths:

• Experience in developing the export business in the Middle East/Africa region for consumer goods brands
• Proven capability in developing solid long term partnerships
• Ability to assess market trends, consumers demand and competitive moves/positioning
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Capabilities to analyze markets, data to define priorities and strategic investments for the Company
• Customer oriented to effectively support our distributors and partners across the region
  

Must have attributes:

• Regional experience in export of consumer goods. In order of priority: Jewelry, watches, gifts, fashion, cosmetics, fragrances and preferably not pure FMCG only.
• Leadership / people management skills.
• Hands on & execution oriented. Doer vs. Talker.
• Arabic speaker.
• Team player and great collaborator
• Multi-tasked to be able to manager several export markets
  

Gender:  Male

Professional Experience:  8 years and more