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Commercial Sales and Channel Partner Manager

Location:  Dubai
Stellen-ID:  8450

When it comes to digital, physical or electronic payments, the whole world trusts Giesecke+Devrient. Now you too can discover your passion for the world of payment systems. G+D Currency Technology is a globally active high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany. As a trusted partner of central banks and the entire currency industry, we increase security and efficiency in cash circulation. Our 160 years of experience – combined with new, digital solutions – makes us the world market leader in Advanced Currency Management. As part of the G+D Group, we offer a wide range of development opportunities in an international, family-owned company, with more than 11,000 employees worldwide. We are convinced that the key to success is in the diversity of our employees. That’s why it depends on you personally – let’s shape the future of currencies together!

Join our Sales Team in Dubai!

 

Scope and Purpose:

  • Manage and increase sales of currency automation products and services, including hardware, software, consultancy and solutions through a channel partner (distributor) network in Africa and the Middle East in coordination with the Head of Distribution Management and the Regional Sales Directors and in compliance with regional sales strategy

  • Establish and maintain strong and firm relationships to existing channel partners,  distributors and key customers

  • Recruit and on-board new channel partners as needed in assigned countries and territories

  • Attend to channel partners and/or customers during the complete business cycle and follow up project milestones in close cooperation with sales administration 

 

Key Result Areas / Responsibilities:

  • Manage sales activities with channel partners to generate and increase revenue

  • Enforce sales planning / forecasting by channel partners, feeding into G+D’s monthly/quarterly and annual reporting of sales projections

  • Set targets for partners; monitor and evaluate execution of business plan to meet sales goals

  • Enhance partner performance (training, assistance, incentive programmes)

  • Establish reward scheme for channel partners in line with corporate guidelines

  • Own handbook (“user manual”) with guidelines and code of conduct for partners

  • Deliver monthly report on distributor activities, news, opportunities, challenges

  • Replace non-performing partners in agreement with Head of Distribution Management

  • Apply defined criteria for selection of new partners, contributing to their training and build-up 

  • Gain new clients and launch new products for new type of clients, as applicable

  • Organise and participate in road shows in key markets (i.e. product launch)

  • Stay current with latest development in marketplace and competitor activities, reporting findings to Head of Distribution Management and G+D Headquarters

  • Identify customer future needs in terms of product portfolio and currency automation solutions

  • Organise annual regional distributor meetings for information and motivation purposes

  • Coordinate activities with G+D headquarters in cooperation with G+D CT FZE internal functions of Commercial Account Management, Project Management and Finance (pricing, launch of new software versions, new products, etc.)

  • Help in training activities for new staff members

 

Job Requirements:

  • 7 to 10 years of experience in technical sales in the African & Middle East region 

  • Experience with direct sales and channel management, ideally in banking related field

  • Advanced Degree in Engineering or Economics preferred

  • Distinctive analytical and structured approach

  • Fluency in written and spoken English mandatory

  • Language skills in French and Arabic are advantageous

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Candidate must be willing to travel extensively all over the African and Middle Eastern region (up to 60%)

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We are looking forward to receiving your application!
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology FZE
B1, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis
www.gi-de.com/careers
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