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Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a leading international organization operating across the Middle East and Africa region, with a strong market presence in the building materials sector. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, customer excellence, and sustainable growth across multiple markets.

They are currently seeking a Head of Sales MEA to lead and accelerate commercial growth across the GCC, Africa (and South-East Asia) regions. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, this role will be responsible for shaping and executing the regional sales strategy, driving profitable growth, leading high-performing commercial teams, and strengthening strategic partnerships with customers, distributors, consultants, developers, and contractors.

The successful candidate will be a transformational commercial leader with the ability to inspire teams, build a high-performance culture, develop future leaders, and drive sustainable business growth. This role requires a strong balance of strategic vision and hands-on leadership, with the ability to empower teams, create accountability, and align a multicultural organization around common business objectives.  This position offers the opportunity to significantly influence regional expansion, build market leadership, and contribute to the long-term success of a globally recognized organization.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop a regional sales organization across multiple markets
• Supervise project and retail sales, specifications, and technical team members in MEA
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and customer excellence
• Coach and develop sales leaders and team members to strengthen organizational capability
• Define and execute regional sales strategy aligned with business objectives
• Drive revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability across MEA markets
• Own sales planning, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performance management
• Establish clear sales targets, KPIs, and performance expectations
• Manage key accounts, contractors, distributors, developers, consultants, and strategic partners
• Strengthen customer relationships and market positioning
• Identify new business opportunities, markets, and routes to growth
• Lead strategic negotiations with major customers and partners
• Collaborate with Marketing, Technical, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams
• Provide market insights, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards, and ethical practices

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our European client is a mid-sized international organization operating within the sustainable energy and circular economy sectors. With multiple entities across Northern Europe, the company specializes in transforming waste and residue streams into valuable resources for applications in biofuels, feed, oleochemicals, and industrial chemicals. Driven by a strong commitment to the green transition, the organization combines entrepreneurial agility with deep market expertise. Despite its significant market presence, the company maintains a flat structure, collaborative culture, and a high degree of individual impact, offering employees the opportunity to directly contribute to growth and innovation.

The Business Development & Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)will play a key role in expanding the company’s commercial footprint by developing new sourcing channels and establishing long-term partnerships with industrial producers and suppliers. The role combines relationship management, business development, and strategic sourcing activities across international markets, with a strong focus on the DACH market and selected Northern European countries.

The position can be based in Hamburg or remotely anywhere within Germany, with regular travel to suppliers, production sites, industry events, and international partners.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Identify and develop new sourcing channels and commercial opportunities for raw materials and residue streams
• Build, maintain, and expand a strong network of suppliers and industry contacts across Germany, Scandinavia, and the Benelux region
• Develop and maintain relationships with industrial producers, processors, and key stakeholders across food, oleochemical, and related industries
• Establish long-term, relationship-driven partnerships with industrial producers and strategic stakeholders
• Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure a reliable and sustainable supply base
• Collaborate closely with external partners, subcontractors, and logistics providers
• Support the sourcing and commercialization of raw materials and by-products for applications in biofuels, feed, oleochemicals, and industrial chemicals
• Manage and develop existing customer and supplier relationships while identifying new business opportunities
• Work closely with operations, production, technical, and commercial teams across multiple business units
• Analyze market developments, supplier landscapes, and emerging opportunities
• Contribute to both sourcing and commercial activities across international markets
• Represent the company at supplier visits, industry events, conferences, and networking activities
• Support overall revenue growth and long-term supply optimization

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a leading global trade finance company specializing in post-shipment financing, invoice discounting, and non-recourse factoring solutions. Headquartered in Germany with a worldwide presence, they support clients across international markets through a network of strategically located offices. The company is committed to empowering businesses by offering liquidity solutions that enhance cash flow and promote sustainable growth, with a focus on supporting SMEs globally.

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join the growing team in Dubai. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for acquiring new clients and promoting our factoring and trade finance solutions across the GCC region, potentially also growing the territory. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced international environment with the backing of an established global brand.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Identify and engage prospective clients, including SMEs, corporates, and exporters across the GCC
• Promote factoring and trade finance solutions tailored to client needs
• Design and execute effective sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify emerging opportunities and industry trends
• Collaborate with credit, risk, and operations teams to ensure seamless transaction execution
• Coordinate with marketing teams on campaigns and promotional materials aligned with sales goals
• Provide regular sales performance updates and market intelligence to senior management
• Track competitor activity and contribute insights to improve products and services
• Ensure all business development activities adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Stay informed about industry regulations affecting trade finance in the GCC region

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; an MBA is a plus
• Proven experience in business development, factoring, or trade finance, ideally within the UAE or GCC market
• Strong understanding of the financial needs of SMEs and exporters
• Fluent in English; Arabic or additional regional languages is an advantage
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate across functional teams
• Entrepreneurial spirit and commercial mindset
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work in a diverse, international team

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer of cable management, identification, and connectivity solutions, known for its engineering expertise and commitment to quality. With manufacturing facilities across multiple regions and a strong international presence, the company serves customers in a wide range of industries, including energy, transportation, telecommunications, industrial automation, and infrastructure.

To strengthen our clients Sales Team in the Middle East, we are currently seeking a Sales Engineer (m/f/d) to manage technical sales activities across the UAE and Oman. This position has a strong focus on the oil & gas sector, while also covering construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy, working with distributors and industrial end users. In this position, you will act as the key interface between customers in the region, local operations, and international engineering teams, driving business development, project specification, and market growth across both countries.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Drive new business development by identifying, targeting, and acquiring new customers while expanding existing accounts in close collaboration with distribution channel partners
• Own and manage strategic key accounts, proactively identify growth opportunities, and execute structured sales strategies aligned with regional and corporate objectives
• Conduct comprehensive market mapping and analysis to identify high-potential projects, tenders, and long-term contract opportunities across the assigned territory
• Deliver structured product presentations, workshops, and technical-commercial consultations to support customers and channel partners in solution development
• Act as the primary coordination point for all commercial and technical customer inquiries in alignment with distribution partners, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Develop and present tailored technical and commercial proposals that fully address customer requirements and deliver competitive value propositions
• Provide strategic input on regional market development, including product enhancements, portfolio optimization, and new solution opportunities based on customer and market insights
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting of sales activities, pipeline development, forecasts, and achieved results to support business transparency and planning

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Technical or commercial degree, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Sales and/or Product Management, preferably serving customers through distributors, contractors, EPCs, or direct sales channels
• Strong understanding of the Electrical and/or Energy/Utilities sector with relevant market and application knowledge
• Highly customer-centric mindset with proven ability to drive sales growth and develop long-term relationships
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to engage at multiple stakeholder levels
• Strong strategic, analytical, and conceptual thinking capabilities with a structured approach to problem-solving
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are considered a strong advantage

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a well-established international engineering company with a strong reputation for innovation and quality across multiple industrial sectors. With a global workforce and a collaborative culture, the organization focuses on delivering advanced technical solutions to its customers. They are currently seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth and expand their presence across the GCC market. This role offers a high level of autonomy, strategic responsibility, and direct impact on business development. It is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled sales professional to join a forward-thinking and dynamic environment.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our European client is a leading international manufacturer and solutions provider specialising in construction chemicals, used across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. With a strong legacy of quality, innovation, and sustainability, the organisation has established a significant presence across the Middle East and continues to expand its operations within the Sultanate of Oman.

In this dynamic growth environment, the Technical Sales Consultant – Oman will promote and specify products with Projects, Specifiers, Governments, Ministries, Private Sectors, Consultants, and Architects at the site and ensure that the product range is specified either as a system for approval or be in the vendor list, for upcoming projects. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support Project Sales in implementing short- and long-term specification plans aligned with company objectives
• Assist in managing and facilitating project approval processes
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, consultants, developers, real estate companies, ministries, and key stakeholders
• Identify and track ongoing and upcoming projects
• Coordinate with customers to prepare technical documents and submittals
• Promote and demonstrate products to increase customer awareness and technical understanding
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to management
• Support Sales team in securing technical approvals through coordination with site stakeholders
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and maintain strong customer relationships
• Liaise with commercial and technical contractors to gain product approvals
• Analyze industry information and coordinate with marketing through conferences and seminars
• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports with recommendations
• Implement corrective actions based on management feedback
• Coordinate internally to ensure smooth execution of the specification process
• Handle specification support for assigned sectors with no financial responsibility

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences: