
Parker Connect
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dubai, JLT
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team in Dubai, JLT, with a focus on the West Africa region. The ideal candidate should be fluent in Arabic and French and possess a background in polymers. If you have experience in West Africa and are passionate about business development, we want to hear from you.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Country Manager to expand our presence in West Africa.
- Actively promote our brand and materials in the West African market.
- Champion products offered by our suppliers.
- Seek internal sourcing solutions to meet customer demands.
- Ensure timely collection of payments and mitigate payment issues.
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers, with a specific focus on West Africa sales.
- Work on diversifying our product portfolio for the West African market.
- Travel within the assigned area (approximately 30 to 40% of the time).
- Prioritize profitability optimization in all business development efforts.
Requirements:
- Fluent in Arabic and French.
- Background in polymers.
- Previous experience in West Africa.
- Proven ability to support the Country Manager in expanding our presence in West Africa.
- Effective promotion of our brand and materials within the West African market.
- Successful track record of promoting products offered by our suppliers.
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify internal sourcing solutions.
- Proficiency in payment collection and resolving payment issues.
- Adept at maintaining regular contact with suppliers, particularly in West Africa.
- Capacity to diversify our product offerings for the West African market.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region (30 to 40% of the time).
- Commitment to maintaining profitability in all aspects of business development.
About the Company:
PARKER CONNECT is the fastest-growing Management Consultancy in the Middle East. Our central office is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where we provide world-class services such as Executive Search and Consultancy. Since our inception, we have achieved rapid growth through solid business relationships and the delivery of high-quality services. We possess in-depth market knowledge in the region, employ top-notch consultants, and boast excellent infrastructure, allowing us to build a robust portfolio of clients, including multinational corporations and local firms.