Sales Director

Client of S&K HR Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of S&K HR Consulting in the UAE is seeking a highly experienced Sales Director to lead the commercial function across divisions including retail experiences, luxury fit‑out, signage, and events. You will drive revenue growth, build and manage a high‑performing sales team and secure high‑value contracts with government, corporate, and luxury brand clients.

The role requires proven leadership in interiors retail, fit‑out, signage or events, and a strong network across key clients.

Qualifications

• Proven Sales Director / Head of Sales experience in UAE.
• Strong background across interiors, retail fit‑out, signage, or events (multi‑sector advantage).
• Experience managing and scaling sales teams (BDMs).
• Strong network across government, developers, retail and corporate clients.
• Proven track record of multi‑million AED contract wins.
• Strong leadership, commercial strategy and negotiation skills.
• Arabic speaker preferred (strong advantage).

Responsibilities

• Lead overall sales strategy and commercial growth across all divisions.
• Manage, mentor and drive performance of Business Development Managers.
• Set and achieve revenue targets, KPIs and growth plans.
• Personally drive and close high‑value strategic accounts.
• Build relationships with government entities, developers, retail brands and corporate clients.
• Oversee pipeline forecasting and CRM discipline across the sales team.
• Develop long‑term client partnerships and framework agreements.
• Work closely with operations, production and project teams to ensure delivery alignment.
• Represent the company at senior‑level client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Sales leadership

BDM management

Negotiation

Arabic language (preferred)

Government and corporate networks

Job description

Sales Director – UAE – Head of Sales

Our client is a leading provider in the field of interiors retail furniture and luxury market fit‑outs. They specialize in delivering high‑quality commercial workspaces and retail fit‑out solutions with a focus on luxury and value.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Sales Director to lead the entire commercial function of the business across all divisions including retail experiences, luxury fit‑out, signage, visual merchandising and events. The role is responsible for driving overall revenue growth, building and managing the sales team, BDMs and securing high‑value contracts across government, corporate, retail and luxury brand clients in the UAE.

Business Scope - All Divisions

• Retail displays, visual merchandising and brand environments
• Interior fit‑out and luxury fit‑out projects
• Signage solutions – indoor, outdoor, branding, wayfinding
• Window displays – gondolas, podiums and retail fixtures
• Pop‑up retail activations and experiential environments
• Corporate events and government activations
• Exhibition stands and trade show projects

Responsibilities

• Lead overall sales strategy and commercial growth across all divisions.
• Manage, mentor and drive performance of Business Development Managers.
• Set and achieve revenue targets, KPIs and growth plans.
• Personally drive and close high‑value strategic accounts.
• Build relationships with government entities, developers, retail brands and corporate clients.
• Oversee pipeline forecasting and CRM discipline across the sales team.
• Develop long‑term client partnerships and framework agreements.
• Work closely with operations, production and project teams to ensure delivery alignment.
• Represent the company at senior‑level client meetings and industry events.

Qualifications

• Proven Sales Director / Head of Sales experience in UAE.
• Strong background across interiors, retail fit‑out, signage, or events (multi‑sector advantage).
• Experience managing and scaling sales teams (BDMs).
• Strong network across government, developers, retail and corporate clients.
• Proven track record of multi‑million AED contract wins.
• Strong leadership, commercial strategy and negotiation skills.
• Arabic speaker preferred (strong advantage).