CME - Product Manager - WFP - Dubai

The Candidate will be responsible for promoting Canon Products & Solutions awareness and profile across the regions via events, PR, marketing activities, internal promotion, and partner collaboration. He / She will also be responsible for designing action plans for country support and regional marketing / sales activity to stimulate market awareness and sales achievement.

Responsibilities

Sales & Marketing Budget & Performance

• Develop annual sales targets, sales plans and marketing budgets in collaboration with Area Sales.

• Advise Area Sales on product strategy to strengthen business structures and market coverage.

• Monitor monthly sales performance against agreed plans & implement corrective actions where required.

Gross Profit Management

• Monitor and manage gross profit across special promotions, tender pricing and support deals.

• Track agreed pricing and support from approval through to actual delivery.

• Ensure effective management of incoming and outgoing commercial support.

Marketing & Business Development

• Plan, manage and coordinate market development & promotional activities across assigned markets.

• Ensure activities are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards & company guidelines.

• Drive initiatives that strengthen Canon’s product and brand awareness across the region.

Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain effective communication and coordination with HQ on budgets, product launches, pricing support and business performance.

• Prepare and submit required reports, forecasts and business updates within agreed timelines.

• Ensure alignment between regional activities, HQ requirements and local market needs.

Qualifications

Qualification & Experience

• University level or equivalent with 15+ years’ of work experience

• High level of relevant knowledge and experience coupled with the ability to relate technical information to non- technical people at all levels.

• Previous experience of formal classroom training desirable but proven coaching techniques may be an acceptable alternative (formal training to be learned).

• Fluency in written and Spoken English, Knowledge of Arabic.

• High level of written and spoken communications required

• Professional appearance, attitude and communication style.

• Familiarity with MS Office Applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Must be fluent in English. Arabic knowledge will be a plus

Skills

• Excellent analytical skills and a logical mind.

• Motivation and aptitude to continue learning as new technology is introduced

• Able to communicate, at times involving complex technical information, to technicians, service and marketing personnel in all Canon Locations, and distributors

Other Requirements

• Valid UAE driving license.

• Overseas travel and periods away from home.

• Flexibility to respond to travel needs at short notice

• Able to work on own initiative and meet targets whilst under pressure.