MaximiliaN London is a global brand and active in the high-end watch and jewellery industry. Entirely independent and pursuing a time-honored tradition, the brand is active worldwide, headquartered in London, the brand produces exceptional watch and jewellery creations, in line with its values of quality, creativity and heritage.
Key Responsibilities
- Grow & develop business in the UAE and EMEA Regions (not limited to global locations)
- Participate in defining and implementing Business Development strategy
- Develop a strong knowledge of the brand new boutique in Dubai
- Assess local market opportunities to implement a proactive and effective strategy to target and acquire new Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients
- Drive sales teams and boutiques in the field towards new business initiatives and sales opportunities both within, and outside of the boutique environment
- Motivate and support the sales team and boutique management team
- Assess potential and propose developmental opportunities in partnership with boutique management, PR, CRM and all other corporate departments
- Collaborate with all offices and boutiques on implementation of sales development plans
- Help develop sales tools, and educational tools for the network
- Manage team's budget
- Meet and exceed sales targets
- Successfully create business from new and existing customer accounts
- Manage complex negotiations with senior-level executives
- Build rapport and establish long term relationships with customers
Qualifications/Key Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing (preferred)
- 5+ years of retail/relevant experience in the luxury sector (preferred)
- Deep understanding and knowledge of brand and full range of all products, stones, history and services to convey the brands heritage and values
- Knowledge and understanding of security, logistics, and operational procedures (i.e. product handling, inventory control, etc.)
- Good understanding of the relevant marketplace and client demographic
- Strong negotiation skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office, computer knowledge
- Experience and working knowledge of CRM systems
- Demonstrable track record of over-achieving quota
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English (essential)
- Proficiency in Arabic (essential)
