Sales Manager Jobs - Al Ahmadi Kuwait

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Are you an experienced export sales professional with a strong background in international business development and a passion for driving growth in global markets? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and lead the expansion of our lubricants business across regional and international markets.</p><br><ol><li><p>Develop and manage relationships with international distributors, agents, and key accounts.</p></li><li><p>Identify and penetrate new export markets while generating qualified leads through market research, trade events, digital platforms, and targeted outreach.</p></li><li><p>Negotiate commercial agreements and secure profitable contracts with overseas customers and distributors.</p></li><li><p>Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve export revenue, volume, and market share targets.</p></li><li><p>Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify new business opportunities, particularly in niche markets.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless order processing, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service.</p></li><li><p>Prepare regular reports on sales performance, market developments, and customer insights.</p></li></ol></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 5 years of export sales experience, preferably within the <strong>lubricants industrial sectors.</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in international markets.</p></li><li><p>Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of export regulations, international trade, and shipping procedures.</p></li><li><p>Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills will be a significant advantage.</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel internationally for business development activities.</p></li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><br><p>We are seeking a highly motivated R&amp;D Manager to lead our research and development activities and support the company's strategic growth objectives.</p><br><ul><li><p>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Chemical Engineers</p></li><li><p>Drive the development and enhancement of lubricant products</p></li><li><p>Conduct technical and commercial research for customized customer solutions</p></li><li><p>Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, OEMs, and industry standards organizations</p></li><li><p>Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and product recommendations to customers</p></li><li><p>Oversee laboratory operations, testing equipment calibration, and Quality Management Systems (QMS)</p></li><li><p>Ensure product data sheets and technical documentation remain up to date</p></li><li><p>Support marketing initiatives through the creation of technical content</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ol><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering </p></li><li><p>Minimum 10 years of experience in the lubricant manufacturing industry </p></li><li><p>At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role </p></li><li><p>Proven expertise in lubricant formulation, product development, and market research </p></li><li><p>Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills</p></li><li><p>Experience with ERP systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office </p></li><li><p>Established network of raw material suppliers and manufacturers </p></li><li><p>Fluent in English</p></li></ol><br><p><strong>Why Join?</strong> </p><p>✔ Lead strategic R&amp;D and innovation initiatives</p><p> ✔ Work with global suppliers, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders </p><p>✔ Influence product development and business growth</p><p> ✔ Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization</p><p></p></section>

<p>A Sales Executive analyses local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel.</p><p style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br><br><strong>What will I be doing?</strong><br><br></p><p>As Sales Executive, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:</p><ul><li>Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads</li><li>Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams</li><li>Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients</li><li>Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels</li><li>Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions</li><li>Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities</li><li>Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs</li><li>Attend Sales events, as required</li><li>Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads</li><li>Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner</li></ul><p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong><br><br> </p><p>A Sales Executive serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:</p><ul><li>Positive attitude and good communication skills</li><li>Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service</li><li>Excellent grooming standards</li><li>Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative</li><li>Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale</li></ul><p>It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of local market</li><li>Knowledge of hospitality</li><li>Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives</li><li>Preferably with Hotel experience</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>What will it be like to work for Hilton?</strong><br><br> </p><p>Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its <a href=\"http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">global brands</a>.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</p><p><br><br><br><br> </p>

<p>A Head of Sales manages the hotel sales and marketing plans by recommending growth efforts, monitoring progress, and ensuring that the hotel is competitively positioned within the local marketplace.</p><p style=\"font-family:Arial;\"><br><br><strong>What will I be doing?</strong><br><br> </p><p>As Head of Sales, you are responsible for working closely with the Senior Management Team to drive business needs and expand existing business through promotional efforts and sales channels. A Head of Sales will work to develop the sales group and groom a high-performing sales team. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:</p><ul><li>Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments</li><li>Work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support</li><li>Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions</li><li>Monitor offers, options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups, congresses and seminars in close cooperation with the Group Coordinator</li><li>Develop the group team through leadership and by example to include sales development; participate in the hiring of team members, and their future success</li><li>Direct and manage the forecasting process in conjunction with the Revenue Department to insure accurate, timely and complete information. Compile and/or direct the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department to include, but not limited to the annual and monthly Forecast, Lead Management System, and Booking Reports</li><li>Actively participate and complete the preparation of the annual Sales and Market Plan, quarterly updates, and the complexed hotels' annual Budgets. Execute initiatives as outlined; swiftly implement strategies/tactics to offset changes in markets, economy or driven by the competitive set. Organize and/or attend scheduled group and related meetings</li><li>Contribute to the development of company sales and marketing initiatives by recommending, implementing and monitoring appropriate local activity</li><li>Organise comprehensive information describing the range of products and services offered by the hotel and deliver this information through relevant sales resources and sales channels to existing and potential Guests</li><li>Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the hotel and the management company</li><li>Prepare and present, on a monthly basis, the contribution, focus and activity of the proactive sales team to the hotel owners and senior management team</li><li>Cooperate with other departments in the hotel, particularly Reservations and the Banqueting Department, to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs</li><li>Contribute to relevant management meetings to develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong><br><br> </p><p>A Head of Sales serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:</p><ul><li>Positive attitude and good communication skills</li><li>Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service</li><li>Strong leadership skills, whereas it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations</li><li>Strong analytical skills so to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges</li><li>Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members</li><li>Excellent organisational and planning skills</li><li>Excellent grooming standards</li><li>Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations</li><li>Ability to work well under time pressure and/or demanding travel schedules</li><li>Demonstrated previous experience in a Sales role with the proven ability to close a sale</li></ul><p>It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of the local market</li><li>Knowledge of hospitality industry</li><li>A passion for sales and target-based performance</li><li>Relevant degree, in sales, business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>What will it be like to work for Hilton?</strong><br><br> </p><p>Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its <a href=\"http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">global brands</a>.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</p><p><br><br><br><br> </p>

<p>Pay: 700.000 (KWD)-1,000.000 (KWD) per month</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Resort Manager</p><p>Location: Al Khiran, Kuwait</p><p>Contract: Full-time / Permanent</p><p>We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Resort Manager to oversee our operations in Al Khiran.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of knowledge from the international hospitality sector and a passion for delivering five-star guest experiences.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience: 5 to 10 years of proven management experience in reputable hotels or resorts.</li><li>Versatility: Extensive experience working with and leading multicultural teams and diverse guest backgrounds.</li><li>Skills: Exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and strong financial acumen.</li><li>Language: Professional fluency in English is required.</li></ul><p>Compensation &amp; Benefits:</p><ul><li>Monthly Salary: KWD 700 – KWD 1,000 (Based on experience and qualifications).</li><li>Accommodation: Full private residency provided on-site at the resort.</li><li>Stability: Permanent contract with all standard benefits.</li><li>Environment: A professional and rewarding work atmosphere in Kuwait’s premier coastal location.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing day-to-day operations to ensure seamless guest services.</li><li>Maintaining the highest standards of quality, health, and safety.</li><li>Leading and training a diverse team to meet international hospitality benchmarks.</li><li>Achieving financial goals and managing resort KPIs.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent</p><p>Contract length: 12 months</p><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>As Store Business Navigation and Operations (BNO) you use knowledge of IKEA and local market to work together with the store management team and BNO team, in an inspiring and supportive way. You work together to ensure that the store is steered towards growth, optimal performance and sustained long term profitability in line with the IKEA objectives and be a business partner in strategic and operational development, closely connected to the business and contributing to improved customer experience. Accountable for overall availability, quality of logistics and service operations while being an active partner in the store commercial and business planning process. Navigate the growth of IKEA retailing and steer the business towards sustained long-term profitability. Provide accurate, relevant and user-friendly business information for effective decision-making. Analyze business information and identifying business opportunities. Be an active business partner and contribute to business development initiatives. Establish follow-up mechanisms for projects. Work with other functions to assure the alignment of business information. Secure the business steering process works well in the store and that the store management is working towards agreed upon goals. Lead and develop leaders and teams in the areas of responsibility of the BNO function. Identify and develop talents and secure succession planning. Lead the store Business Plan process together with the store manager and management team and proactively working with local market data to understand people s life at home and our customers experience in our different touch points to provide relevant insight. Drive and coordinate the financial business planning process and secure that the financial dimensions are aligned with the store challenges and priorities while involving and creating commitment among stakeholders when setting goals. Together with the commercial team identify commercial opportunities and promote the use of business case thinking when evaluating and acting on these. Provide a safe and secure environment for our customers, suppliers and co-workers. Secure implementation of relevant rules and guidelines in the areas of risk and compliance. Supporting the management team to create Actions Plans for their areas of responsibility. These are based on the store business plan, agreed goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Take responsibility to summarize and communicate our Financial Goals (including P&amp;L) to ensure that they are agreed, communicated and clearly understood by everyone. Proactively working to develop the Scenario Plans based on how we will take fast action if the performance is better or worse than planned. You ensure these scenarios are well documented, realistic and communicated. Driving the follow-up process to ensure we focus on delivering the business plan. You support your colleagues to achieve their goals. Responsible for co-coordinating and agreeing updated forecasts throughout the year. You ensure the Business navigation team at Service Office is updated. Responsible for securing that the costs are in line with goals and to highlight deviations and potentials, in order that we can take action to achieve our goals. Encourage your team and colleagues to discover even more effective and cost-conscious ways of working to make us quicker, leaner and simpler, and through this lower our cost structure. Negotiate cost effective contracts with external service providers under your direct responsibility and support your colleagues to do the same, always using the tools and competence provided by Indirect Material &amp; Services (IMS). When you do this, you always consider the sustainability aspect and the environmental impact. Work with your colleagues to analyze benefits, costs and investments and develop business cases. You do this to ensure that we invest in projects that give a good return on investment, exceeding our customers expectations, whilst securing our long-term profitability. Communicate relevant business information and goals to managers and co-workers, in a way which engages and inspires them to create meaningful actions to achieve our agreed goals.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>BSc or MSc in Finance or Business Controlling</li><li>Previous experience in a Business Controlling/commercial role with proven strong analytical and numerical skills</li><li>A thorough understanding of the profit and loss and key performance measurements that we use to plan, follow up and steer the business</li><li>Proven record of consistently meeting agreed budgets and goals and working on plans over a number of years.</li><li>Setting and implementing action goals and providing clear direction and following up goals</li><li>Ability to develop knowledge of the national and global market and business conditions, and take commercial decisions based on this information</li><li>Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English, both verbally and in writing</li><li>Experience of working in a fast-paced retail environment</li><li>Experience and interest in retailing and/or home furnishing</li><li>Experience of leading and managing a team preferably gained in retailing and/or sales</li><li>High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)</li><li>Experience of adapting to different styles of working to get the best out of all the team (situational leadership)</li></ul><p></p></section>