Our client, a leader in the defense/military industry, is looking for a dynamic individual to take up the role of Marketing Executive to become a part of their team!

PURPOSE OF JOB
Responsible and accountable to obtain orders in identified markets for identified Systems products as per the sales plan through implementation of an approved marketing strategy. Co-ordinate the various marketing functions in support of achieving the sales and objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Deepen and strengthen relationships with client defence and security forces.
• Contribution to realise vision, mission and business goals.
• Participate in strategic business- member of MARCO.
• Develop strategies for major business opportunities- member of MARCO.
• Co-ordinate inputs to the company’s 10 year Sales Plan.
• Develop and implement Country strategies.
• Promotion and image building of the company
• Requirement statement for strategic/political relationship support.
• Co-operate with negotiations/ agreements for business on sales plan.
• Regular travel for establishment of strong client relationship and development of trust.

CRITICAL SKILLS
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of client acquisition procedures.
• Relationship with DoD stakeholders.
• Marketing, Human Resource and general management in a ever changing, high tech environment.
• Strategic leadership skills.
• Marketing / promotion management skills.
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of legal and corporate governance regulations.
• Ability to study and understand the products of the company and the application/development thereof.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• B. Eng or B Com or Equivalent Marketing or Technical qualification.
• At least 5 to 10 years’ marketing experience.
• Two years’ experience in Project /program management.
• Weapon system technical and marketing knowledge.
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