Sales Manager, Middle East

MISSION The mission of this position is primarily to represent the interests of the Company with a special focus on the Middle East region, by further increasing the volume of precious metals sales and our existing customer base, and by developing new opportunities in the area.

The jobholder will be a member of the sales team and will be working closely with logistics and operations to ensure ongoing optimal collaboration between cross-functional teams and the organization’s goals and results.

This position can be based in Dubai or Riyadh.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Customer relationships

Maintain and expand the customer base through the introduction of innovative products backed by the provision of superior services

Ensure that agreed customer service levels are achieved

Maintain regular contact with valued customers to strengthen relationships through personalized interaction, and at the same time market the Group’s products and services

Assist the trading team with their activities (Physical and financial trading, customer service, projects, etc)

Work in close collaboration with the Customer Support Team

Business development

Through an excellent knowledge of the precious metals market and the customer needs in the Middle East, provide the Sales team with input to attract new customers

Keep abreast of market changes and trends to identify new opportunities and monitor risks

Support the marketing team in developing and implementing strategies to market the Group's products in the area

Compliance and risk management

Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements

Additional duties

Effectively promote synergies and ensure coordination and collaboration with other areas of the Group

Make suggestions for improvement; bring innovative ideas and thinking

Carry out work in a gender and diversity-sensitive manner

Accomplish other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's or Master'sdegree in Economics, finance, or other relevant fields.

7-10 years of work experience, preferably in a client-facing role in financial institutions

Knowledge of the domain of the precious metalis an asset

Experience in working with the Middle East, preferably in a sales role

Experience in or good understanding of commodity trading

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Superior people relationship skills

Excellent awareness of risk management and compliance concepts and practices

Ability to work autonomously

Agile and flexible mindset, reactive to requests

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to interact with colleagues of diverse cultures and respect for diversity

Good IT skills; proficiency in the Windows environment is expected

Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English is required

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