Account Director Government KSA & Bahrain

What are we looking for?

·         Excellent communication skills: presentations, written and public speaking

·         Good understanding of sales process, tools, measurements and systems

·         Good knowledge of the group, meetings and event market segment, their RFP processes and pricing strategies

·         Understanding of competition and marketing strategies

·         Strong in account management

·         Strong persuading and influencing skills

·         Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams including external resources

·         Ability to analyse departmental financial data in order to make strategic and tactical decisions

·         Leads by example to resolve conflicts, introduce change and ensure collaboration among others

·         Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical behaviour and absolute discretion with sensitive information

·         Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritise and implement actions required to achieve functional goals

·         Strong problem-solving skills including ability to address any issue in collaboration with others, identify and prevent potential problems and develop problem-solving skills in others

·         Ability to provide development and mentoring to others

·         Ability to work independently and manage the work of others

·         Ability to deliver performance feedback to team members to improve overall performance

·         Ability to adjust plans and priorities as situations change

·         Prioritises, organises and uses a systematic approach to get things done

·         Ability to think and articulate a vision group, meetings and events sales and capable of translating this into practical and tangible actions

·         Self-reliant, working with minimal control and direction

·         Takes calculated risks to achieve results in consultation with immediate supervisor and other relevant team members

·         Contributes and is effective when team working with peers

·         Has good relationship management skills and presents the appropriate professional image to customers and external contacts

·         Can handle more than one task/situation at a time

Minimum Qualifications

·         University degree or experience in lieu thereof

·         Significant work experience in customer facing, revenue generating roles within the Group, Meetings and Events segment including account management experience

·         Experience working in multi-cultural or international settings

·         Fluency in English

·         Proficient in Microsoft office applications and Sales Force

·         Flexibility to travel