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Business Development - Fluent in Arabic

Hemel Hempstead
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Role: Business Development - Fluent in Arabic
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Salary / Rate of pay: £45,000-£55,000 + Bonus

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a popular business within the Pharmaceutical & healthcare industry and we have a fantastic opportunity for an Business Development role to join their team.

The Role

We present a unique opportunity for a highly adept professional with a background in account management and business development ideally within the pharmaceutical industry. The main purpose of this position is to develop, build and grow external relationships to grow the business and to increase revenue by identifying new commercial opportunities. You will work alongside senior management in a supportive environment where you become an integral part of our success story.

Operating at an international level, you will be managing 4 to 5 existing accounts where you will become the expert in these markets and help to drive the business. First one is perfect

Responsibilities will include

Developing partnerships with stakeholders to enhance product sales positioning

Managing the brand, including strategic planning and market penetration

Cultivating relationships with existing and new business accounts to identify growth opportunities

Maintaining in-depth market knowledge, including competitor analysis and business plans

Achieving sales and profit targets, reviewing monthly

Creating action plans to meet targets and increase revenue

Attending conferences for collaborations and partner relationships

Identifying leads and exploring new markets for expansion

Negotiating and executing contracts with accounts

Monitoring competitor activities and seeking new opportunities

Assisting with ad hoc business projects as needed

Collaborating with regulatory, marketing, and logistics teams

Providing tailored materials to accounts and ensuring international partners utilize them.

Requirements:

Degree holder in science or business

Ability to build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders

Team player with commercial mindset, aiming for business growth

Account management/business development with experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Demonstrated commercial and customer-focused experience

Strong problem-solving and action-oriented approach

Proficient in analytics and financial skills

Track record in negotiating and influencing to achieve objectives

Adaptability and change management skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Business acumen with innovative approach to projects

Self-motivated with positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Proficiency in Office applications and strong IT skills

Highly driven and fun-loving attitude

Willingness to travel internationally

Benefits:

31 days' holiday including statutory holidays, plus birthday.

Health insurance

Company mobile/laptop.

Contributory pension scheme.

Opportunities for career development and international travel.

Supportive team environment in modern offices.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Business Development based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

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Consultant: Lisa

Job Role: Business Development - Fluent in Arabic

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCOMMERCIAL

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