Head of Sales UAE

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Dubai
Expert/Leader
eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Retail • Analytics
The Role
The Head of Sales at Electrolux will lead the UAE sales team, drive growth through various sales channels, and manage key distributor and retailer relationships. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, analyzing market trends, overseeing sales execution, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
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Sales

Permanent

Job Description

Be part of something bigger. Decode the future.

 
At Electrolux, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.
Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:
Each of our brands has a different and unique story across cultures and geographies. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues in all functions – Branding, Sales, Product Line, Trade Marketing, Finance, ect – to ensure all communications are aligned with the overall strategy and brand expression. You’ll find our environment offers scale and scope, our markets offer diverse and ever-evolving opportunities, and our structure offers unlimited freedom to bring your ideas to work. And to life. As a Head of Sales, you will be responsible for driving all possible sales channels to end-users including planning, managing, and expanding the retail market across nationwide.

What you’ll do:

Demonstrated expertise in driving significant sales growth, managing extensive distribution channels, and collaborating with power retailers to deliver exceptional sales and service. Proficient in market analysis, inventory management, and strategic planning to optimize product reach and profitability. Adept at building and maintaining robust client relationships and leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Skilled in identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities, particularly within the Gulf countries.
 

Who are you:

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business management or related fields

Experience:   15+ years of distributor management experience in consumer electronics

Sales Expertise:        Proven track record in sales with a proactive mindset and strong relations with Retailers/Distributors/Dealers

Leadership:   Strong leadership and team management skills.

Analytical Skills:      Ability to analyze market trends and sales data.

Knowledge:               Background in home appliances, visual display, and IT products is advantageous.

Leadership and Management:

  • Lead and manage the UAE sales team, setting clear KPIs and targets.

  • Foster a high-performance culture within the team.

  • Provide training and development opportunities for team members.

Sales Strategy and Execution:

  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth.

  • Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to inform sales tactics.

  • Oversee the execution of sales plans and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Market and Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and business partners.

  • Identify new market opportunities and expand the customer base.

  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Financial and Performance Reporting:

  • Prepare and present sales forecasts and performance reports to senior management.

  • Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

  • Manage the sales budget and ensure cost-effective operations.

Soft Competencies:

  • Operational Leadership

  • People Leadership      

  • Strategic Leadership

Technical skills:

  • Management and organization

  • Treasury, credit and collection management

  • Quantitative data analysis skills – forecasting

  • Market Insight – Trend and Development

  • Negotiation Skills

  • Customer Relations Management

  • Consumer Behavior Understanding

  • Leadership (team management)

  • Business acumen

  • Excellent English Skills

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

The Company
HQ: London
2,858 Employees
Hybrid Workplace

What We Do

We are Ascential. We believe today’s actions lead to tomorrow’s success.

We deliver specialist information, analytics and ecommerce optimisation for the world's leading consumer brands and their ecosystems.

Our world-class brands improve performance and solve problems by delivering immediately actionable information with visionary longer-term thinking across Digital Commerce, Product Design and Marketing. We also serve customers across Retail & Financial Services.

Our business units and brands:
- Digital Commerce: Flywheel Digital, Edge by Ascential, Yimian, Duo Zhun, Intellibrand, Perpetua, OneSpace, Spotlight, 4K Miles
- Product Design: WGSN, Coloro, Start by WGSN, Use Fashion
- Marketing: LIONS, MediaLink, WARC
- Retail & Financial Services: Money20/20, Retail Week, World Retail Congress

With more than 2,000 employees across five continents, we combine local expertise with a global footprint for clients in over 120 countries.

A career with us is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop.

With a range of world-class brands and a variety of departments that work collaboratively together towards a joint vision. Discover more about us and what an Ascential career can mean to you.

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