Regional Sales Manager (m/f/d) Middle East, Interior

Departer Gruppe; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Departer Gruppe is seeking a dynamic Regional Sales Manager Middle East to be based in Dubai. You will drive revenue growth, expand market share, and lead a high‑performing sales team across the GCC, building long‑term client relationships and strategic partnerships.

You will develop and implement regional sales strategies, monitor performance, and collaborate with marketing to drive lead generation. Fluent in English and Arabic, you should have a proven track record in leadership and regional

Qualifications

• Academic degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of sales experience with leadership responsibility.
• Fluency in English; proficient Arabic is a plus.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Dubai-based sales team and set targets.
• Represent the brand and products across the GCC region.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities; grow existing accounts.
• Build partnerships with dealers, key accounts, real estate pros, and architects.
• Develop and implement regional sales strategies to hit revenue targets.
• Maintain full visibility of the sales pipeline using CRM.
• Monitor industry trends to uncover new business potential.
• Attend industry events to strengthen market presence.
• Collaborate with marketing to drive lead generation.
• Maximize revenue share across the GCC region.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy

Analytical skills

English & Arabic

Networking

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our international client is a globally recognized design-driven organization specializing in high-quality interior solutions. With a strong presence across Europe and a growing footprint in the Middle East, the company is known for combining functionality, aesthetics, and long-term strategic thinking. As part of its continued expansion in the GCC region, the organization is seeking a dynamic and strategic Regional Sales Manager Middle East to be based in Dubai.

In this role, you will drive revenue growth, expand market share, and lead a high-performing sales team across the GCC region. The focus of the role is to maximize sales performance, build long-term client relationships, and ensure sustainable business expansion. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, deep regional market knowledge, and a proven track record in business development and strategic sales management.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop the local sales team in Dubai by setting clear sales targets, identifying growth opportunities, and coaching team members
• Act as a brand ambassador by professionally representing the brand, products, concepts, and culture to clients across the GCC region
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with dealers, national and international key accounts, real estate professionals, and architects
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share
• Provide full visibility of the sales pipeline by tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities and opportunities through the CRM system
• Monitor industry trends locally and internationally to identify new business potential
• Attend industry events and networking platforms to strengthen professional connections and market presence
• Collaborate closely with marketing and sales support teams to drive lead generation and sales initiatives
• Ensure maximum revenue generation and share of wallet across the region

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Academic degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field
• 5–10 years of relevant sales experience within a comparable industry, including leadership responsibility
• Extensive knowledge of sales principles and practices, with the ability to coach and develop others
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to drive strategic decisions
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Well-established network within the industry across the GCC region
• Excellent communication skills with mandatory fluency in English and Arabic
• High level of confidence, negotiation strength, and strategic mindset
• Willingness to travel extensively within the GCC region and internationally on occasions