Regional Retail Manager - Bakery Ingredients/Food Industry

Client of S&K HR Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Annual airfare and leave benefits

Regional exposure

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Client of S&K HR Consulting is seeking a Regional Retail Manager in Dubai, UAE, to lead the bakery ingredients retail business across hypermarkets, supermarkets and modern trade. You will drive sales growth, manage key regional retail accounts, and implement commercial strategies with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7+ years of food industry sales, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Masters's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years of regional retail/sales experience in food/ingredients.
• Proven track record with hypermarkets and modern trade accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional retail sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Manage relationships with regional key retail chains and modern trade partners.
• Negotiate annual agreements, promotions, pricing, and listings.
• Monitor sales performance, market trends, and competition.
• Lead and support sales teams to deliver objectives.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets and performance reports.
• Coordinate activity with CEO and head office.

Skills

Strategic sales

Key account management

Commercial negotiation

Team leadership

Business planning

Forecasting

ROI analysis

Education

Master's degree in business/marketing

Tools

MS Excel

CRM

Job description

Our client a leading and highly reputed name in bakery ingredients and products operating since 30 years across 5 countries are seeking a highly motivated Regional Retail Manager to lead and grow the company’s retail business across hypermarkets, supermarkets and modern trade channels in the regions where they operate UAE Oman Bahrain Qatar amp KSA. The role is responsible for driving sales growth, managing key retail accounts, strengthening customer partnerships and ensuring successful execution of commercial strategies.

Location

Dubai, UAE

Reports to: CEO

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional retail sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets
• Manage relationships with all regional key retail chains and modern trade partners
• Negotiate annual agreements, promotions, pricing and product listings
• Monitor sales performance, market trends and competitor activities
• Lead and support sales teams to deliver business objectives
• Prepare sales forecasts, budgets and performance reports
• Report and co-ordinate activity with CEO

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sales Management
• Key Account Management
• Commercial Negotiation
• Team Leadership
• Business Planning amp Forecasting
• Results-Oriented Mindset
• Promotional ROI and category performance

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based Growth opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Annual airfare and leave benefits as per company policy
• Regional exposure and career advancement opportunities
• Immediate recruitment at HO in UAE Dubai

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years of similar or food industry sales experience.
• Proven track record in managing hypermarket and supermarket accounts across multiple markets, with strong expertise in B2B sales and in-store bakery category development
• Strong commercial negotiation, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel across regional markets.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Packages (outlook, excel, PowerPoint, CRM, etc).
• Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory.