Job Description
VFS Global is the world's largest and most experienced Outsourcing & Technology Service Specialists for Diplomatic Missions and Governments Worldwide.
Areas of Responsibility
- Work closely with the Market Director in developing marketing and commercial strategies and business plan in Market in line with the overall company strategy to ensure meeting sales targets.
- Monitor trends and maintain knowledge about current industry updates, industry practices, laws and regulation, and monitor local and federal regulations.
- Perform market assessment research and analysis (threats and opportunities).
- Conduct market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.)
- Guide business development by driving and identify new business opportunities and technology. Identify potential revenue streams to improve business operations/ sales to ensure competitiveness among competitors.
- Lead relationship building with industry players and develop strategies to leverage network for business opportunities and partnerships. Performance Management and Operations
- Oversee the execution of organization’s strategy across all channels and managing the team to ensure successful execution in timely and effective manner.
- Manage and oversee daily departmental operations (trade engagement, invoices, co-ops, events, reports, etc.)
- Create departmental SOPs to ensure coordinated process and smooth operations.
- Monitor departmental performance and prepare periodic reports on the performance of the department to the HQ.
- Track, measure and analyze the performance of commercial activities and KPIs and make sure the budget spend is delivering a return on investment.
- Manage and track expenditures, financial goals and budgets in coordination with HQ.
- Reviewing and developing operational process to improve performance and maximize growth.
Qualifications
- Previous working experience as commercial head/manager at a senior for 10 years or more.
- Proven experience in sales and/or marketing and managing relationships with key tourism players.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in creating commercial and marketing strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of market research methods and analysis.
- Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes.
- Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £68,900.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person