Business Development Director

The Company

Consulting business with specific interest in travel, hospitality and consumer behavior.

The Role

The primary objectives for this role are focused on the identification, development and ultimately securing profitable business from new prospects.

The role is focused on the Financial Sector in the Middle East and is across the business' various products and services: Loyalty, Travel Experiences, Insurance and Assistance.

The Person

• 10+ years’ experience securing product/service solutions into large Financial Sector Clients and proven record in exceeding previous relative personal sales targets
• Proven consultative influencing and negotiation skills at C-Level
• Possession of a strong network in the regional Financial Sector
• Credible degree of relevant commercial awareness and business acumen
• Ability to lead by example; act decisively, autonomously, able to manage challenging deadlines and requests effectively
• Use of own initiative, self-motivated, ability to hit the ground running
• Great team working ethics and personal integrity.
• Experience of selling consumer benefits, software as a service and/or loyalty marketing services would be distinctly advantageous

The role involves some overseas travel within Middle East