Chief Sales Officer Michael Page UAE

Michael Page has an opportunity for Chief Sales Officer to join leading player in the refractories industry, specialising in providing high-quality solutions to the steel sector. This is a good opportunity to build your career with a fast paced firm in the Middle East. The role holder will lead the entire Sales P&L for the organization.

Responsibilities of Chief Sales Officer

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth serving the iron and steel industry.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to achieve both individual and collective sales goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders to understand their needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product development and improvement.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns, sales collateral, and other materials to support sales efforts.
• Monitor and evaluate sales performance metrics, including sales pipeline, conversion rates, and customer satisfaction, taking corrective action as needed.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the executive team on sales performance, market trends, and opportunities.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote the company’s products and services and expand the network.
• Stay informed about industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in sales and business development.

Requirements of Chief Sales Officer

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, marketing or any other relevant field.
• Minimum:10 years of experience in sales leadership roles within the refractories industry.

Skills and Abilities Desired

• Good network with the steel plants across the Middle East region.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in a competitive market environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, fostering relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and develop effective sales strategies.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel within the Middle East region and other locations as needed.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Benefits

• Head the sales P&L for a growing refractories firm in the Middle East.

Talent Acquisition Director Michael Page Abu Dhabi