Head of Sales, Middle East & Africa

MillerKnoll; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design company based in Dubai is seeking a Head of Sales for the Middle East & Africa. This role requires strong sales experience and leadership skills, particularly within the furniture market. The candidate must have at least 6 years of experience and a robust local network. The position offers a full-time opportunity in a dynamic environment focused on personal development.

Benefits

Challenging job with growth opportunities

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in a Sales or Key Account Manager role.
• First experience as a people leader.
• Ability to act independently and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow accounts in the local market.
• Oversee a Sales Manager for Dubai.
• End-to-end ownership of deals from initial contact to closing.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiating skills

Time management

Leadership

Fluent English

Job description

Overview

Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition characterized by enduring aesthetics functionality craftsmanship and an honest expression. By expanding this heritage with forward-looking materials techniques and bold creative thinking our ambition is to deliver new perspectives on Scandinavian design.

Role: Head of Sales Middle East & Africa

You will together with our Director Sales APMEA be responsible for implementing our strategy and coordinate local adjustments for the region and carry managerial tasks for a Sales Manager reporting to you. You need to have a very good network in the A&D scene. Therefore you should have at least 3-5 years experience in a local sales role and be located in Dubai.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and grow accounts in the local market to reach our sales targets for your region
• Structured development and maintenance of our network of wholesales and contract partners
• Oversee a Sales Manager for Dubai including all managerial tasks associated
• End-to-end ownership of deals from initial contact to negotiation of terms and closing
• Sell-in and implementation of in-store solutions / new products
• Collaborate with internal teams and your sales colleagues to reach our overall growth objectives

Your profile

• Minimum 6 years experience as Sales or Key Account Manager in both contract and wholesale functions ideally in the furniture market
• First experience as a people leader including all typical managerial tasks
• Ability to act independently self-driven and results-oriented
• Mature credible and comfortable in presenting in a professional environment on all levels
• Strong negotiating and closing skills paired with effective time management
• Fluent English understanding and speaking local languages is a plus
• Ability to travel away from home with the occurrence of odd hours

What we offer

• A challenging job in a company in rapid growth with great opportunity for personal development
• A great work environment characterized by entrepreneurial spirit openness responsibility and a sympathetic team-minded approach to problem-solving
• A full-time position based in Dubai

Who We Hire

At Muuto our mission is to deliver new perspectives on Scandinavian are aninternational teamof ambitious and passionate people-alldriven by the desire to expandon the Scandinavian design traditionwith a forward-looking creativeand honestapproach. We are lookingfor qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities who share this same who wishto actively contributeand bring their opinion to the table. Individuals whowould like to bring a wealthofnew perspectives to our company.

That is why we are always keen to hear from talented peoplewho wish to join our company -regardless of gender identity age sexual orientation ethnicity racial identity religious beliefanddisability status. We arecommitted to equal opportunity employment.

To learn more about Muuto our products and designers please visit

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .

Required Experience: Director