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**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf Dubai, Oud Metha Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Functions as the business leader of the property's Catering Sales Department and manages the property's reactive and proactive catering sales efforts. Shares responsibility for achieving revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction and the financial performance of the department. Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process. Provides day to day leadership to a team of on-property catering sales associates. Partners with key stakeholders within Area Sales to receive warms leads for more in-depth qualification of the business for the property. Partners with Event Management and hotel operations to sell products and services that the hotel has the ability to successfully execute. Verifies a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service. Maintains accountability for verifying that the team maximizes revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting (e.g., catering and group rooms) for all events.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
**Required:**
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
OR
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
**Preferred:**
- 4 year college degree.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Managing Sales Activities**
- Manages the catering sales efforts for the hotel including local and group/convention business.
- Solicits/books local catering business and develops group business.
- Develops and manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports.
- Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales/marketing plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
- Develops menus that drive sales.
- Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions.
- Executes and supports Marriott's Customer Service Standards and hotel's Brand Standards.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
- Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand (e.g.,, Marriott Hotels & Resorts (MHR) Spirit to Serve Daily Basics, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts (RHR) Savvy Service Basics, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn Basics of the Day, Residence Inn Daily Huddle, or TownePlace Suites Morning Meeting).
- Coordinates and deploys catering sales resources on-property to establish pull-through and sustainment of catering sales strategies and selling solutions. Develops a close working relationship with operations to execute strategies at the hotel level.
- Verifies that the property implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering high level of service.
- Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
- Maintains successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International.
- Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process.
- Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.
**Building Successful Relationships**
- Interacts effectively with guests/clients, sales and kitchen, vendors, competitors, local community, catering associations and other hotel departments in order to monitor guest satisfaction.
- Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and monitoring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
- Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Marriott.
- Gains understanding of the hotel's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
- Partners with key stakeholders within Area Sales to receive warms leads for more in-depth qualification of the business for the property.
- Partners with Event Management and hotel operations to sell products and services that the hotel has the ability to successfully execute.
**Leadership**
- Manages and directs the on-property catering sales managers to achieve hotel revenue goals by proactively targeting current and new high value accounts in the market and implementing effective catering sales deployment strategies to grow market share.
- Partners with Human Resources (HR) to attract, develop and retain the right people in order to support the strategic priorities of the market.
- Creates effective structures, processes, jobs and performance management systems are in place.
- Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the Leadership Performance Process (LPP), align performance and rewards, addresses performance issues and holds staff accountable for successful results.
- Forecasts talent needs and manages talent acquisition strategy with HR to minimize lost time due to turnover.
- Keeps an active list of the competition's best sales people and executes a recruitment and acquisition plan with HR.
- Supports tools and training resources to educate sales associates on winning catering solutions.
- Champions leadership development and workforce planning priorities by assessing, selecting, retaining and developing diverse, high-caliber talent that can lead the organization today and strengthen the leadership bench for the future; continues to upgrade the sales & marketing talent; works with HR to anticipate future talent needs based on business growth plans.
- Identifies, trains and mentors catering sales associates.
- Transfers functional knowledge and develop catering sales skills of other discipline managers.
- Shares responsibility for achieving revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction and the financial performance of the department.
- Provides day to day leadership to a team of on-property catering sales associates.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, PO Box 91888, Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, VIEW ON MAP
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above sales office parameters. Contracts and closes local catering and social business and verifies that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. Achieves catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue. Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
**Required:**
- High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.
**Preferred:**
- Catering sales experience.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Managing Sales Activities**
- Manages the sales efforts for the property including local corporate and social catering.
- Responds to incoming catering opportunities for the property.
- Solicits affiliate business associated with citywide events from approved affiliate list provided by Citywide Sales Executive, as applicable.
- Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
- Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
- Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
- Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
- Designs, develops and sells creative catered events.
- Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage.
- Manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports.
- Develops menus that drive sales.
- Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions.
- Executes and supports Marriott's Customer Service Standards and hotel's Brand Standards.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
- Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brands
- Establishes that the property implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering high level of service.
- Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
- Monitors successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International.
- Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above sales office parameters.
- Contracts and closes local catering and social business and confirms that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery.
- Achieves catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue.
- Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
- Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.
**Building Successful Relationships**
- Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Sales Office, Market Sales) to establish coordinated sales efforts that are complementary and not duplicative.
- Interacts effectively with sales, kitchen, vendors, competitors, local community, catering associations and other hotel departments in order to monitor guest satisfaction.
- Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and monitoring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
- Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Marriott.
- Gains understanding of the property's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
- Develops a close working relationship with operations to execute strategies at the property level.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

Specialist, Account Management page is loaded Specialist, Account Management Apply locations Dubai time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R7700

Company Description

We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

Job Description

Checkout.com is actively looking for a strategic-thinking, resourceful and highly driven Account Manager to nurture and maintain long-term relationships with our Enterprise merchants. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most successful FinTech companies at a turning point of its global expansion.

You will be the business advisor and main point of contact to a merchant post integration process. You will act as the voice of our product and ambassador of our brand, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to our merchants. Key for success here will be the ability to apply your business savvy knowledge and the required gravitas to effectively communicate and influence at all levels to achieve win-win scenarios and promote the value proposition.

The ideal candidate is an independent, hard-working individual, able to stand out in an entrepreneurial environment and excel through self-motivation and personal drive. If you are eager to join a growing, fast-paced, start-up company and contribute to crafting its future, this is the role for you to make a difference.

What you’ll be doing:

• Crafting merchant specific account development plans focusing on revenue generation

• Building high touch, consultative and positive relationships with our merchants through regular and open communications

• Delivering expertise, education, and guidance to merchants as they craft and complete a comprehensive, global payments strategy.

• Analyse merchant’s performance and provide recommendations to improve the payment flow /revenue

• Focusing on exceeding strategic and financial targets of our merchants by analysing active payment products, transaction volumes, and service levels

• Understanding the intricacies of our products, services and partner networks thoroughly to leverage as needed to meet our merchants’ needs

• Collaborating with various teams across the company (e.g. Sales, Integration, Support, Legal, Engineering) to ensure an outstanding merchant experience

About you:

• Good knowledge of today’s major e-commerce and payments technologies, players and future trends

• 2+ years of experience working in a PSP, Acquirer or similar

• Experience in a B2B Enterprise Account Management and/or Relationship Management role in the FinTech and/or Payments industry

• A strategic problem solver with excellent project management skills

• Customer driven and able to establish robust relationships with assigned customer base

• Multifaceted approach adapting to changing requirements with the ability to balance multiple opportunities

• Proven consultative sales abilities and proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across multiple departments and influencing all levels within an external organisation
  

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram

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Overview

At Trendyol Core Commerce, we build innovative, data-driven strategies that power sustainable growth and global expansion.

From seller experience to new market launches, we turn insights into action—fast. Our cross-functional teams shape the future of commerce with bold ideas, real-time impact, and a deep sense of ownership. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we grow together—as individuals and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute portfolio strategy, driving growth in selected categories.
• Recruit and onboard high-potential suppliers, meeting quarterly targets.
• Negotiate deals, manage P&L, and oversee inventory and pricing.
• Provide data-driven insights and advice to optimize supplier success.
• Track and report business development results, analyzing data.
• Lead projects to enhance customer and partner experiences.
• Conduct strategic meetings with suppliers to align objectives.
• Coordinate and collaborate across different teams and locations to ensure smooth execution of projects and initiatives.

Expected Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferably in Engineering, Management, Business or related fields.
• Extensive experience in business development or sales, preferably in an e-commerce or a tech company, with a focus on Fashion.
• Proficiency in conducting market research to identify potential vendors, assess their product offerings, and evaluate their suitability for partnership.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate terms, contracts, and pricing with potential vendors to secure favorable agreements for both parties.
• Strong experience in coordinating with cross-functional and cross-location teams, acting as a key bridge to drive collaboration and alignment.
• Fluency in English and Arabic communication, both written and verbal.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
• Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
• Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
• A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
• Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.

Take the Next Step

If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.

Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.

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Overview

Our client is a global digital assurance company specializing in quality engineering and testing solutions for enterprises across banking, financial services, insurance, retail, and telecom sectors. It offers services such as performance testing, robotic process automation, and customer experience monitoring to support digital transformation initiatives. This role focuses on the BFSI segment only.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Management:
  • Develop and execute multi-year strategic account plans for each client, mapping our service capabilities to their long-term business goals.
  • Own the account P&L, including revenue forecasting, profitability management, and achievement of annual revenue and booking targets.
  • Focus on "farming" and mining existing accounts for new growth opportunities, cross-selling, and up-selling our full suite of QE services.
• Executive Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate and maintain deep, long-term relationships with key client stakeholders, from C-level executives (CIO, CTO, CDO) to VPs and Directors of business and technology units.
  • Act as the primary executive point of contact and the 'face of the company' for your accounts, ensuring a seamless client experience.
  • Drive client satisfaction (CSAT) and loyalty, acting as an escalation point to ensure service delivery excellence and the resolution of any issues.
• Business Development & Consultative Selling:
  • Lead the entire sales cycle for new opportunities within your accounts, from opportunity identification and qualification to proposal development, negotiation, and closure.
  • Collaborate closely with pre-sales, solution architects, and delivery teams to craft compelling, bespoke solutions that address specific client challenges.
  • Negotiate large-scale, complex, multi-year outsourcing contracts, statements of work (SOWs), and Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
• Domain Expertise & Thought Leadership:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Quality Engineering trends and their application within the banking sector (e.g., Open Banking, Digital Banking, Core Banking Modernization, Cybersecurity).
  • Understand the unique regulatory and business landscape of the Middle East banking industry
  • Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and executive roundtables.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in IT services sales, consulting, or account management.
• Industry Focus: At least 7+ years of recent, demonstrable experience managing and growing large strategic accounts within the Banking and Financial Services (BFS) sector in the Middle East.
• Geographic Expertise: A proven track record of success and deep-rooted professional networks in key GCC markets, specifically the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Service Offering Knowledge: Strong understanding of the IT outsourcing landscape. Specific experience selling or managing services in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, Test Automation, or Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) is essential.
• Sales Acumen: Verifiable track record of consistently achieving and exceeding multi-million dollar annual revenue targets (USD10Mn+).
• C-Level Presence: Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the gravitas to engage and build credibility with senior executives.
• Cultural Awareness: High degree of cultural sensitivity and experience navigating the business etiquette and relationship-driven culture of the Middle East.
• Language: Full professional fluency in English is mandatory.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Education: An MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• Technical Acumen: Direct experience with banking technology platforms (e.g., Core Banking Systems like Temenos T24, Finacle; Digital Banking platforms) is a plus
• Relationships: Pre-existing, transferable C-level relationships within major banks in the UAE

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Link to Privacy Policy Link to Cookie PolicySenior Specialist, Technical Account Management page is loaded# Senior Specialist, Technical Account Managementlocations: Dubaitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7995***Company Description***Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.***Job Description***TO BE FINALISED***The Role***In Enterprise Technical Account Management (TAM), you will be instrumental in building and maintaining strategic relationships with key clients, ensuring their satisfaction by resolving their technical issues, optimizing their payment solutions and delivering exceptional service with your technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills.***What you’ll be doing:*** **Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with key clients, serving as their primary point of contact for technical matters.*** **Customer Success: Understand our clients' business needs and goals, proactively identify opportunities to optimize their payment solutions, and ensure successful adoption and utilization of our products.*** **Technical Support: Provide expert guidance and troubleshooting assistance to clients, addressing their technical inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring minimal disruption to their payment infrastructure through deep understanding of their integrations and how our products work together.*** **Training and Demo: Help upselling efforts with merchant demonstrations and technical training - hold workshops and refreshers on our product offering to keep clients up-to-date with new features and deliverables.*** **Project Management: Lead and coordinate the addition of new payment solutions as well as technical migrations for clients as they expand with Checkout.com, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and specifications.*** **Product Feedback: Act as a conduit between clients and internal teams, gathering customer feedback, documenting feature requests, and providing client derived insights to enable continuous improvement of our product roadmap.*** **Market Intelligence: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in the payments landscape, sharing relevant insights with clients to help them navigate the evolving landscape.***Qualifications*** **4+ years of experience in a technical role with experience managing internal and external stakeholders. This ideally includes effective presentation skills.*** **Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Economics, Statistics) is desirable or equivalent practical experience in internet technologies and technical processes.*** **Familiarity with Payments industry regulations and technical frameworks (3DS, SCA, AVS, MIT)*** **Familiarity with API-based integration methods and related tools/frameworks*** **Familiarity with front and back end technologies (i.e. JavaScript, CSS, HTML etc)*** **Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.*** **Results-oriented approach with a focus on delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.*** **Knowledge of payments technology, compliance standards, and security protocols related to payments (e.g., PCI-DSS, PSD2) is a plus.*** **Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites as required.***Bring all of you to work***We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.***Life at Checkout.com***We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on and #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Role
The Strategic Account Partner (VP level) will be responsible for the complete ownership (P&L) of a portfolio of 2-4 strategic banking accounts in the ME. Your mission is to move beyond a vendor relationship to become a deeply embedded strategic partner. You will be building C-level connections, understanding the client's business imperatives, and proactively identifying opportunities to drive value and growth through world-class QE solutions. Client Details Our client is a global digital assurance company specializing in quality engineering and testing solutions for enterprises across banking, financial services, insurance, retail, and telecom sectors. It offers services such as performance testing, robotic process automation, and customer experience monitoring to support digital transformation initiatives. This role focuses on the BFSI segment only. Description Strategic Account Management: * Develop and execute multi-year strategic account plans for each client, mapping our service capabilities to their long-term business goals. * Own the account P&L, including revenue forecasting, profitability management, and achievement of annual revenue and booking targets. * Focus on "farming" and mining existing accounts for new growth opportunities, cross-selling, and up-selling our full suite of QE services. Executive Relationship Management: * Cultivate and maintain deep, long-term relationships with key client stakeholders, from C-level executives (CIO, CTO, CDO) to VPs and Directors of business and technology units. * Act as the primary executive point of contact and the 'face of the company' for your accounts, ensuring a seamless client experience. * Drive client satisfaction (CSAT) and loyalty, acting as an escalation point to ensure service delivery excellence and the resolution of any issues. Business Development & Consultative Selling: * Lead the entire sales cycle for new opportunities within your accounts, from opportunity identification and qualification to proposal development, negotiation, and closure. * Collaborate closely with pre-sales, solution architects, and delivery teams to craft compelling, bespoke solutions that address specific client challenges. * Negotiate large-scale, complex, multi-year outsourcing contracts, statements of work (SOWs), and Master Services Agreements (MSAs). Domain Expertise & Thought Leadership: * Serve as a subject matter expert on Quality Engineering trends and their application within the banking sector (e.g., Open Banking, Digital Banking, Core Banking Modernization, Cybersecurity). * Understand the unique regulatory and business landscape of the Middle East banking industry * Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and executive roundtables. Job Offer * A highly competitive compensation package, including a lucrative, performance-based incentive plan. * The opportunity to take a leadership role and shape our growth strategy in a key global market. * High visibility and direct impact on the company's success in the region. * A dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work culture that rewards innovation and strategic thinking.

Requirements
* Experience: A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in IT services sales, consulting, or account management. * Industry Focus: At least 7+ years of recent, demonstrable experience managing and growing large strategic accounts within the Banking and Financial Services (BFS) sector in the Middle East. * Geographic Expertise: A proven track record of success and deep-rooted professional networks in key GCC markets, specifically the United Arab Emirates (UAE) * Service Offering Knowledge: Strong understanding of the IT outsourcing landscape. Specific experience selling or managing services in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, Test Automation, or Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) is essential. * Sales Acumen: Verifiable track record of consistently achieving and exceeding multi-million dollar annual revenue targets (USD10Mn+). * C-Level Presence: Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the gravitas to engage and build credibility with senior executives. * Cultural Awareness: High degree of cultural sensitivity and experience navigating the business etiquette and relationship-driven culture of the Middle East. * Language: Full professional fluency in English is mandatory. Desirable Skills & Qualifications * Education: An MBA or other relevant advanced degree. * Technical Acumen: Direct experience with banking technology platforms (e.g.

About the company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of: Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Responsible for proactively soliciting and handling group/catering related opportunities for all participating properties. Actively up-sells each business opportunity and appropriately places business into the right brand/property to maximize revenue. Achieves personal and team related revenue goals. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely manner for proper service delivery and in accordance with brand standards. Responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities**
- Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Event Booking Center, Market Sales, Strategic Accounts) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
- Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
- Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for group/catering sales opportunities.
- Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management.
**Conducting Daily Sales Activities that Achieve Department Goals**
- Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
- Uses sales resources and administrative/support staff effectively.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
**Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue**
- Identifies new group/catering business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.
- Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
- Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
- Monitors same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control property occupancy.
- Gains understanding of the property's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
**Providing Exceptional Customer Service to all Guests and Customers**
- Supports the company's Service and Relationship Strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
- Services our customers in order to grow share of the account.
- Executes and supports the company's Customer Service Standards and property's Brand Standards.
- Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the brand.
- Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
- Partners with Event Management and/or Operations in providing a customer experience that exceeds the customer's expectations.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Attends pre- and post-convention meetings to understand group needs, obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels and overall satisfaction.
- Executes and supports the company's Customer Service Standards and property's Brand Standards.
- Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
- Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.
**Additional Sales and Marketing Responsibilities**
- Utilizes intranet for resources and information.
- Conducts site inspections.
- Creates contracts as required.
- Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling sales opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Assists in leading all day-to-day activities related to sales with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
OR
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities**
- Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
- Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
- Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities.
- Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management.
**Managing Sales Activities**
- Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
**Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue**
- Identifies new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals.
- Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
- Closes the best opportunities for the location based on market conditions and location needs.
- Gains understanding of the location's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution.
**Providing Exceptional Customer Service**
- Supports the company's service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
- Services our customers in order to grow share of the account.
- Executes and supports the company's customer service standards.
- Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the company.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.