Regional Sales Manager Middle East, Interior

Client of Departer; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Departer in Dubai is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East. You will lead a high-performing sales team across GCC, drive revenue growth, build key client relationships, and expand market share in a design-driven interior solutions business.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of sales leadership experience, deep knowledge of GCC markets, exceptional English and Arabic communication, and a track record of developing strategies, managing CRM pipelines, and coaching teams to

Qualifications

• Academic degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant sales experience with leadership responsibility.
• Extensive knowledge of sales principles and practices, with ability to coach and develop others.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local sales team in Dubai, setting targets, identifying growth opportunities, and coaching colleagues.
• Act as brand ambassador and represent the brand to clients across the GCC region.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities while expanding existing relationships.
• Build and maintain partnerships with dealers, key accounts, real estate professionals, and architects.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share.
• Provide visibility of the sales pipeline through CRM forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor industry trends to identify new business potential.
• Attend industry events and strengthen professional connections and market presence.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales support to drive lead generation and initiatives.
• Ensure maximum revenue generation and share of wallet across the region.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic sales

Team management

English fluency

Arabic fluency

Education

Business degree

Tools

CRM systems

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 specialise in placing executives in medium-size 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 recognised design-driven organisation specialising 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 organisation 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 maximise 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