KOTRA Dubai office is looking for a Marketing Specialist. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting the organization of online business delegations involving approximately 40 Korean SMEs in various sectors, including Power, Medical, AI, and Cosmetics Performing telemarketing, business outre...
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The Role KOTRA Dubai office is looking for a Marketing Specialist. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting the organization of online business delegations involving approximately 40 Korean SMEs in various sectors, including Power, Medical, AI, and Cosmetics Performing telemarketing, business outreach, and meeting coordination activities on behalf of Korean SMEs Reviewing Korean companies profiles, products, and target markets to understand their potential business opportunities in the UAE Building, updating, and organizing databases of relevant UAE buyers, distributors, importers, agents, end users, contractors, and potential business partners across different industries Identifying and matching each Korean company with suitable and relevant potential UAE buyers and business partners Conducting online research to identify appropriate companies and relevant decision-makers within target UAE organizations Contacting potential UAE buyers by email and telephone to introduce Korean companies and invite them to participate in online B2B meetings Preparing and sending customized business invitation emails that clearly introduce Korean companies, their products, and potential areas of cooperation Conducting regular telephone and email follow-ups with potential UAE buyers to confirm their interest in meeting Korean companies Explaining the purpose and potential value of the online meetings to prospective UAE buyers in a professional and persuasive manner Coordinating meeting availability and schedules between Korean companies and UAE buyers Creating and managing online meeting links and ensuring that confirmed meeting schedules are accurately communicated to all parties Maintaining accurate tracking records of contacted companies, buyer responses, follow-up status, confirmed meetings, schedules, and meeting outcomes Working toward arranging multiple relevant and qualified online meetings for each participating Korean company Providing regular progress updates and activity reports to the team leader Coordinating closely with internal team members to ensure smooth implementation of the online delegation program Performing any other work duties assigned by the team leader
Requirements Requirements: UAE Resident Previous experience in telemarketing, telesales, business development, sales coordination, B2B outreach, or appointment setting in the UAE Strong ability to communicate professionally with UAE companies, buyers, distributors, procurement teams, and decision-makers Experience in building company databases and identifying potential buyers or business partners Strong online research skills and ability to identify relevant companies and business contacts across different industries Ability to understand different Korean companies products and match them with appropriate potential UAE buyers Experience in conducting cold calls, business introduction calls, follow-up calls, and professional email outreach Strong telephone communication, persuasion, and follow-up skills Advanced Business English skills; Arabic or Korean will be a plus Familiarity with the UAE business environment and local company landscape Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following sectors will be preferred: Power, Energy, Medical, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Cosmetics, and Beauty Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple companies, buyers, and meeting schedules simultaneously Customer-servicing work attitude and professional communication skills Ability to manage multiple Korean companies accounts and outreach activities at the same time Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate databases, contact records, and meeting schedules Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Experience with online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet Knowledge of Korean culture and business mind is preferred Ability to work independently, meet outreach targets, and achieve confirmed meeting objectives Criminal clearance record will be required ONLY for candidates who will join Salary: AED 12000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. Additional benefits: Additional benefits Key Demographic Requirements - applicants must be: Based in UAE Minimum Years of Experience: 5
About the company Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas. Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, Chinas hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export.
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