More stories

  • in

    Business Development Manager | Eurolink Middle East

    Employment:

    Contract

    We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Sales & Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople • Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence• Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status

    • Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role• Proven sales track record• 5-8 years’ experience on relevant field and minimum 3 years in medical conferences and healthcare industry • Experience in customer support is a plus• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)• Proficiency in English• Market knowledge• Communication and negotiation skills• Ability to build rapport• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close• Strong business sense and industry expertise• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills• BSc/BA/MS in business administration, sales or relevant field

    Eurolink Middle East is a global professional event organizer (PCO), as well as an experienced company that offers complete travel services for medical events. More

  • in

    IT Service Manager (French Speaking) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are undertaking a search for an internationally recognised British company, which specialises in the tobacco industry. The organisations MENA office is located in Dubai, and covers Turkey, Morocco, the GCC and Iraq. The IT Service Manager will be part of a newly formed team, who can offer high quality technical support, combined with high quality customer experience.This role will manage the performance of level 1 and remote level 2 services, to ensure the service levels and customers’ expectations are achieved. This managerial role, will work with third party vendors that provide application support (L1-2) for assigned applications, guaranteeing high-levels of performance. Simultaneously, The IT Service Manager will work with other Service Managers to maintain best practice across SLA’s and KPI’s for the departments. In conjunction, this role will prepare and present management dashboards of service performance at weekly operations meetings and business review meetings, considering any small changes which may potentially be made into the global service desk. You will proactively monitor customer satisfaction and put in place improvement plans in place, where needed, ensuring all complaints and queries are handled in a professional, timely manner.

    Our client will look to hire a Senior IT Service Manager, whom is able to demonstrate a sustained track record (10 years minimum), within an international organisation, offering IT Service solutions, specific to Level 1 and Level 2 services. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate working with external vendors and effectively managing these relationships, with a keen eye for detail, offering continuous improvement and best practice. Heavily user focused, the ideal person will be able to communicate complex IT issues to non-IT literate employees in a friendly, effective manner. Experience of Core Microsoft Technologies is essential, specifically in a customer facing organisations. Given the companies North African coverage, fluency in French would be advantageous.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

  • in

    Software Consultant – SAS | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Please forward your CVs online.• Enhancing MI reports via Tableau software system with below detailed scope• Review all SAS codes/MI reports in COO area.• Group / categorize reports to identify common fields/data source.

    • Identify reports which can move to Tableau.• Gather any other reporting requirement from departments.• Implement IT change requirements for moving current MI reports to Tableau.• Implement changes required to ensure report and Data related to reports can be archived for reports moved to Tableau.• Potential solution implementation for interface with Teradata as well live system data for Tableau reports.• Some Technical requirements• Same data sources that being used for SAS should be on Teradata without any filters.• Convert SAS scripts to pure SQL scripts.• Grant access to users they were using same report before it moved to Tableau.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

  • in

    Cloud Leader | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Turkey and Africa Cloud LeaderOverall responsibility for the regions sales, third party alliances, and customer satisfaction. Develops and implements a comprehensive strategy that maximizes Oracle’s opportunities across all products and product lines.Manages and develops a team of sales representatives including recruiting, hiring, and training new reps on the Oracle sales process. May manage a Regional Manager or Branch Manager. Sells and promotes the sales of Oracle products to customers including negotiating price, other concessions and terms and conditions of the sale. Participates in strategic and tactical planning for the division. Builds working relationships with license, consulting and education field managers in the respective territory to develop joint account plans. Develops and execute a territory plan to maximize revenue. Generates and achieves monthly territory forecasts, and accurately predicts revenue on a monthly basis. Manages escalation. Conducts weekly progress meetings with sales team.

    Directs and ensures the implementation of operational policies through subordinate managers. Interacts internally and externally with executive management involving negotiation of difficult matters to influence policy. Functional expertise and broad company knowledge.As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

  • in

    Sales Executive – Telesales | AAG Markets

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Location• Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCompany Industry• Financial ServicesJob Role• SalesEmployment Type• Full Time EmployeeMonthly Salary Range• UnspecifiedNumber of Vacancies• 5Career Level• Entry LevelYears of Experience• Min: 1Residence Location• Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSALES EXECUTIVE:• Research and recommend prospects for new business opportunities• Research and analyze sales options • Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects• Stay current with trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend new products

    • Knowledge of and established relationships within the financial services field.• A deep understanding of the industry’s issues, a vision for its growth and a commitment to advance • Fluency in other languages than English is a plus.

    AAG Markets is the fastest-growing, global CFD trading company. We have expanded to serve retail and institutional clients in 173 countries, with a year-on-year growth of 300%.

    As a strong proponent of security and transparency, we enforce the highest standards of safety (i.e. bank grade encryption and protection) for our client’s funds.

    AAG Markets specializes in crypto, FX, indices, and commodities trading – all with zero fees and zero commission.

    Wherever you are, our dedicated team of account managers will work 24/7 to provide you with exceptional support. More

  • in

    Junior Associate Recruiter for an International Professional Services Firm | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Contract

    1 year contract roleUnder the general direction of the Recruiting Team Lead, you will be supporting the international campus recruiting efforts for Middle East. You will be playing an integral role in developing relationships with all applicants, in order to build affinity and loyalty, regardless of the outcome of their application. In addition to this, you will coordinate interview days, prepare materials for marketing events, collaborate with other offices, and maintain the recruiting database. You will work in Recruiting Team which includes Recruiting Associates, Recruiting Specialists, Recruiting Team Leaders and Recruiting Manager. You will regularly interact with candidates, interviewers as well as the wider HR team.Responsibilities:• Establishing strong relationships with candidates across various cohorts and seen as the main point of contact• Pre-screening incoming local and global CVs• Owning the candidate pipeline, ensuring efficient management of the entire recruiting process• Managing databases and maintaining information as well as performing analysis and creating reports• Preparing materials for marketing events along with attending recruiting events and representing the company• Working with global offices to support coordination of recruiting activities

    Experience & Qualifications:• A relevant bachelor’s degree and up to 2 years experience in recruiting, preferably at a professional services firm• Capacity to work in a demanding, fast-paced and multicultural environment• Strong service orientation and responsiveness to requests• An eye for detail in keeping all recruiting platforms/tools updated accurately• Ability to use data-based systems and report running• Organizational skills: handling competing priorities effectively, consistently meeting deadlines• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving capabilities• Strong verbal communication skills; fluency in English• Advanced level computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team• Confident and outgoing this role requires presentation skills• Ideally recruitment experience in a corporate multinational professional services firm, campus recruitment experience is a bonus

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

  • in

    Solution Architect | Infoline LLC

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Experience in Telecom domain in any roles like – Architecture, Pre-Sales, Delivery and Operations• Have experience in any BSS and OSS Platforms, Enterprise Integration Platforms, Activation and Provisioning, Mediation and Billing, Service Assurance platforms• Theoretical knowledge of eTOM, SID and NGOSS Framework• Desirable experience in Enterprise and Data Architecture, Solution Engineering • Having relevant Certifications is a big plus• Knowledgeable about Latest Tech Trends• Have experience in SOA and Micro-services architecture• Possess Infrastructure Knowledge / Deployment architecture & Network knowledge• Adept with Integration techniques• Must have Basic knowledge in Security architecture / such as Authentication and Authorization techniques• Knowledge of Design Thinking approach, Excellent Oral and Written Communications and Presentation Skills• Must be self-motivated, analytical, detail oriented, organized and pursue excellence on all tasks• Good to have Knowledge of Telecom industry best practices, future trends and design patterns• Ability to solve problems using a creative and logical mind set• Ability to articulate the value of technical capabilities

    • Exp Level: 5 to 8 years in Telecom domain like Architecture, pre-Sales, Delivery and Operations• Nationality: Omani preferred• Gender: Male or Female• Education: Diploma or Bachelor• Good communication and flexible to learn

    Established in the year 2003, Infoline LLC is one of the foremost IT enabled service (ITES) providers with specialization in business process outsourcing & IT solutions and services in Oman. Since inception, it has grown steadily to become a major IT Service provider in the Sultanate of Oman. More

  • in

    OpenShift Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.Your Role and Responsibilities The IBM Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an incredible journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for IT experts experienced with implementing Open Source software for clients in coordination with Open Source Architects. Role and Responsibilities – Experience in OpenShift or OpenStack Component services in Compute, Storage, Networking and monitoring of applications. – Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows server, shell/bash scripting, server management – Experience in Kubernetes Docker, CRIO. – Experience in performing Infrastructure as code provisioning. – Applies knowledge of Storage, Compute, Security Services. – Able to perform administration of hybrid cloud environment, Configuration of HA/DR. – Create knowledge via articles, blogs and remote training. – Ongoing Skills Development

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – At least 5 years of previous experience implementing Open Source technical software solutions. – Technical working knowledge of core Open Source products (at least one or two of the following: OpenShift, OpenStack, Ansible, Istio, Kubernetes, Docker, CRIO, Rancher, etcd). – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing role Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Skills to develop software solutions using cloud native technologies utilizing languages such as Python, Java or Golang via DevOps best practices – Previous experience in migrating to Open Source solutions – Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so – Building cloud native solutions – You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies – Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work – Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management – Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed – Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More