.The Company is a global provider of integrated service solutions supporting Governments, Military, Humanitarian Organizations and private industry in their operations everywhere, every day.

They are currently seeking a Key Account Manager to focus on the mining industry worldwide to be based in Dubai UAE. The position is offered on a 12 month renewable contract.

Reporting to the Chief(s) of Business Development (CBD) for performing the key account management function within the company for the Mining Sector.

You will be responsible for further developing detailed sector business plans, opening up new and then maintaining relations to key customers in the Mining Sector at the strategic level resulting in the identification of leads, resulting in lasting business growth.

You will work with the Chief of Business Development contributing with input and recommendations to strategic planning and business optimization.

You will maintain an overview on development within the Mining Sector relevant for the company.

You will act as the key interface between the strategic level customer representatives and the company departments.

Access new customers and maintain the relation at the strategic level.

You will work closely with other senior leaders within the company, particularly with the VP - Sales for the development and follow on execution of win strategies associated with particular customers or opportunities.

You will work closely with the Marketing Department in the preparation of and representing the company at sector exhibitions, conferences etc.

You will prepare presentations, briefings and reports for senior management outlining expert advice on the basis of results of studies, reviews, investigations, surveys or analyses.

You will co-operate closely with the company Market Intelligence and Market Research function, new customer, new country resource planning, fact-finding ultimately resulting into recommendation for future development

You will travel to associated theatre/mission locations, especially where company personnel are/will be serving and lead preparation for high-level meetings i.e. Senior Management Committee Conferences, BD meetings etc

You will be an accomplished Key Account / Business Development professional ideally with International Mining Sector experience and ideally have experience of selling into the African continent.

Ideally your practical experience will be supported by a University Degree, Master’s highly desirable.

You will have experience of working in diverse high-performing teams working together toward strategic objectives and opportunities in a complex organisation.

Able to think outside the box and create innovative solutions to complex business challenges.

Able to convert the company strategy and given objectives into business success.

You will have excellent interpersonal relationships with internal/external customers and stakeholders and able to remain calm in the face of adversity/conflict;

Able to embrace and lead change while remaining flexible/adaptable to emerging requirements.

You will have good level English, given its multi-national set-up and office locations and wide range of International clients. The ability to speak either Dutch, German or Arabic would be useful.

The rpc Group of Companies receives an overwhelming number of CV's /Resumes each day, and each one is reviewed personally by a Consultant. Our pre-selection process is very thorough in order to meet the specific requirements of our clients.

If your details meet the criteria set by our client, then we will contact you regarding the position. If you are not contacted by us, then please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and should another suitable or matching vacancy become available then we will contact you.

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