Business Development Executive

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day Overview of the role: - Maximise all lease and car rental opportunities to bring profitable corporate business for AVR - Support the Business Development Manager in sales strategies, targets and sales performance so that profitability, growth and revenue targets are met or exceeded - Build strong and effective account management relationships with all customers - Win new customers from building own prospect base through proactive prospecting techniques including cold calling - Develop customer relationships to enhance profit levels and penetration of services - Plan and implement customer retention and relationship development - Contribute to formulation of policy and strategy within the sales and marketing function - Maintain administration and relevant reporting and planning systems as required by the Line Manager on a periodic basis - Work closely with accounts and collections team to ensure debts are minimised - Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation, whilst protecting and developing the company's brands via suitable PR activities and own presentation