National Sales Manager- UAE

confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced National Sales Manager to drive sales operations across the UAE. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, extensive market knowledge, and a track record of achieving sales targets. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organization committed to market leadership.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in FMCG sales, with 3–5 years in a national leadership role.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute national sales strategies.
• Manage sales teams and drive growth across channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with major accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

MBA

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and results-orientedNational Sales Managerto lead our sales operations within the country for our fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) portfolio. This role will be responsible for developing and executing national sales strategies, managing sales teams, and driving growth across key channels including modern trade, traditional trade, and wholesale. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the local FMCG market, excellent leadership and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to deliver sales targets. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with major ACCOUNTS and retail partners, overseeing trade marketing activities, managing in-store execution, and ensuring product availability through close coordination with supply chain. The role also involves setting and monitoring KPIs, analyzing market trends, and optimizing sales processes to maximize performance. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, along with 8–12 years of relevant experience in FMCG sales, including 3–5 years in a senior sales leadership role. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic is considered an advantage. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company with a strong product offering and a commitment to market leadership.

Skills

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA is a plus)
• 8–12 years of experience in FMCG sales, with 3–5 years in a national leadership role
• Strong knowledge of UNITED ARAB EMIRATES market
• Experience with both modern and traditional trade
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage