Managing Director Sales Marketing

WY.architecten; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WY.architecten in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly experienced Managing Director – Sales & Marketing to lead the organization’s sales, marketing, and growth strategy.

You will drive revenue growth, expand market presence, build strategic partnerships, and lead high-performing teams while collaborating with Finance, Operations, Product, and HR to execute business initiatives. The role reports to the Board and represents the company at major meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role overseeing Sales and Marketing functions.
• Track record of driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Strong strategic planning and budgeting capabilities.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Sales & Marketing function.
• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive revenue growth, market expansion, and customer acquisition.
• Set annual sales targets, marketing objectives, KPIs, budgets, and standards.
• Lead and coach Sales & Marketing teams and key partners.
• Build relationships with customers, partners, distributors, and investors.
• Oversee brand strategy, campaigns, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Report performance and strategic recommendations to the Board.

Skills

Executive leadership

Sales and marketing leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Job description

We’re Hiring: Managing Director – Sales & Marketing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Executive / Senior Management

We are seeking a highly experienced, commercially driven, and results-oriented Managing Director – Sales & Marketing to lead the organization’s overall sales, marketing, and business growth strategy.

This role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, strengthening brand positioning, developing strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing Sales & Marketing teams. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to develop and execute business strategies that deliver sustainable growth, profitability, and long-term competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the Sales & Marketing function.
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, customer acquisition, and market expansion.
• Establish annual sales targets, marketing objectives, KPIs, budgets, and performance standards.
• Lead and manage sales, marketing, business development, and related commercial teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, strategic partners, distributors, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities, market segments, strategic partnerships, and potential expansion opportunities.
• Develop effective sales strategies, pricing strategies, distribution channels, and go-to-market plans.
• Oversee brand strategy, marketing campaigns, digital marketing, promotions, events, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Monitor sales pipelines, conversion rates, revenue performance, customer acquisition costs, and overall commercial KPIs.
• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop strategies to strengthen customer retention, loyalty, and long-term customer value.
• Oversee sales forecasting, revenue planning, budget management, and commercial performance.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Product, HR, and other departments to ensure effective execution of business strategies.
• Lead negotiations with major clients, strategic partners, suppliers, and key business stakeholders.
• Review and improve sales processes, marketing systems, customer acquisition strategies, and commercial operations.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing Sales & Marketing leadership team.
• Establish a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, innovation, customer satisfaction, and business results.
• Present sales, marketing, financial, and business performance reports and strategic recommendations to the Board or company owners.
• Represent the company at major business meetings, industry events, conferences, negotiations, and external engagements.
• Lead major business expansion, transformation, and growth initiatives to strengthen the company’s market position.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Managing Director, Sales & Marketing Director, Commercial Director, Chief Commercial Officer, or equivalent senior leadership position.
• Strong track record in driving sales growth, revenue generation, market expansion, and business development.
• Extensive experience managing both Sales and Marketing functions at a senior level.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and profitability management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful go-to-market and business growth strategies.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilit