Key Account Specialist
Reports to Regional Corporate Manager
Job Purpose:
The Key Account Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining long-term relationships with a portfolio of key HORECA and corporate clients. The role driving account growth, identifying new business opportunities, ensuring client satisfaction, and supporting operational efficiency across the sales cycle.
Key Accountabilities:
Account Management
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Manage a portfolio of assigned key accounts, ensuring continuous engagement, high satisfaction, and repeat business.
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Serve as the point of contact for client inquiries and act as the liaison between internal departments and clients.
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Handle end-to-end order management, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in coordination with logistics, operations, and finance.
Business Development
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Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and actively pursue upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
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Support the acquisition of new clients by participating in sales pitches, product presentations, and follow-up communication.
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Participate in trade shows, corporate gifting campaigns, and client events to promote Bateel’s products and services.
Sales Operations Support
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Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales reports in alignment with B2B standards.
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Maintain up-to-date client files, sales records, and CRM data.
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Assist in tracking monthly and quarterly performance, variance to target, and forecasting demand trends.
Market Intelligence
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Support the collection of market feedback from clients and provide insights to the Sales Manager for business planning.
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Monitor competitor activity in key accounts and recommend actions to maintain Bateel’s positioning.
Customer Experience
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Ensure consistent and high-quality service standards across all client touchpoints.
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Resolve client complaints effectively and in coordination with internal departments.
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Support the execution of bespoke requests or custom product orders in line with brand guidelines.
Lives and Advocates the Bateel Values:
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Quality
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Innovation
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Authenticity
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Integrity
Experience requirement:
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3–5 years of experience in B2B or HORECA sales, client servicing, or account management.
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Previous experience in premium FMCG, hospitality, or food & beverage industries is preferred.
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Proficiency in verbal and written English; Arabic is a plus.
Qualification and Licenses requirement:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
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Holds a valid UAE driving license.
*Due to the volume of applications we are receiving ONLY SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW will be contacted.