International Business Development Executive (Dubai) – Remote Based

The roleFollowing an exceptional period of growth, PG are seeking to further their expansion with the appointment of a highly motivated and dynamic International Business Development Executive based in Dubai. This exciting position comes with serious career potential, offering strong rewards for your contribution as well as a rare opportunity to join a driven, entrepreneurial company.The Business Development Executive is ultimately responsible for ensuring growth and development through the proactive sourcing of new customers across the Middle East. You must be available for occasional travel for business meetings & exhibitions. The post will be remote-based in Dubai.PG PaperFSB- International Business of the Year (Scotland) 2020EY- Scale Up winner 2020SME Scottish Business Awards- Scottish Business of the Year 2019The industryThere has never been a more exciting time in the paper industry; consumer and governmental demand for environmentally friendly packaging, combined with the growth of ecommerce, has seen unprecedented global demand.Serving a wide range of industries including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, luxury drinks and ecommerce, paper touches every ecosystem. PG Paper connects global markets, buying and selling where opportunity demands.The CompanyAn award-winning, fast-growing company, PG combines entrepreneurialism with an established global network. Headquartered in Scotland, we also have offices across the US, China and Turkey.ResponsibilitiesDriving sales and brand development within the Middle EastIdentifying and developing new business leads and opportunitiesSupporting the research, planning and execution of the market strategyDisrupting established networks and supply chainsGathering market intelligenceAccount development and managementIdentifying and engaging with senior contactsKeeping up to date with products and competitorsAchieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI’sAttending industry events and travelling to overseas meetingsThe PersonAble to understand and influence across diverse customers/markets/channelsNew market entryDetermination to succeed even within challenging market conditionsCommercially astuteClear and impactful multi-layer communication and presentation skillsStrong business development and networking abilitiesAbility to brand build as well as commodity tradeDemonstrate a blend of entrepreneurial and process driven mentalitiesTeam player as well as motivated individual operatorDriven, resourceful, proactive, and resilientFluent in a second language preferable but not essential2 years of experience in the paper/ packaging industry essentialWe’re an entrepreneurial and service driven organisation, we believe in recruiting at the highest levels and encouraging a culture of collaboration and appreciation. Hiring the right people and treating them well is a key ingredient of our continued and long-term success.Apply NowApply for this post by sending us your CV via email: support@pgpaper.comORApply through our Contact Form