Sales Manager

Kinetic Business Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Business Solutions, Abu Dhabi, is hiring a Sales Manager to lead a high-performing pharmaceutical sales team in the United Arab Emirates. Based in Abu Dhabi, you will drive strategy, coach reps, and forge key account relationships to achieve growth and market access.

The role requires 5+ years in pharma or healthcare sales, with leadership experience and a bachelor's degree. You will oversee territory planning and KPI tracking while ensuring compliance and robust customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical sales, with previous sales management/team leadership role.
• Applicants must have proven work experience in the country where the role is based.
• Candidates who have relocated within the last 12 months will not be considered.
• Established relationships with major healthcare groups.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Medical Sales Representatives to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies and territory plans
• Leverage established relationships with key accounts to drive business growth and market access
• Monitor team performance, sales KPIs, territory potential, and account development plans
• Conduct regular field visits and joint customer calls with sales representatives to provide coaching and support

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Territory planning

Market access

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Life Sciences/Business or related field

Job description

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 2 October 2026

Job Description / Role:

Kinetic has partnered with a leading Pharmaceutical company who are hiring a Sales Manager to be based in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Medical Sales Representatives to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies and territory plans.
• Leverage established relationships with key accounts, including NMC, Burjeel, and Mediclinic, to drive business growth and market access.
• Monitor team performance, sales KPIs, territory potential, and account development plans
• Conduct regular field visits and joint customer calls with sales representatives to provide coaching and support.

Experience Required:

• Applicants must have proven work experience in the country where the role is based.
• Candidates who have relocated within the last 12 months will not be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical sales, with previous experience in a sales management/team leadership role.
• Established relationships with major healthcare groups.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.

Skills Required:

• Team leadership
• Strategic planning
• Territory planning
• Market access
• Coaching

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

A recruitment consultancy specialising in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device and life sciences hiring. It places commercial, clinical and technical professionals with employers across the Middle East and emerging markets.

Company Industry: Pharmaceutical

Department / Functional Area: Sales

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)