Sales Manager

MINDFREE Consulting | Insurance Talent Hub; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDFREE Consulting | Insurance Talent Hub is seeking a Sales Manager to lead and grow wholesale and B2B sales in the fashion and footwear industry. The successful candidate will manage regional accounts, drive sales growth, and collaborate with internal teams.

The ideal candidate should have 5–7 years of relevant sales experience, a strong background in the industry, and proven B2B sales skills. This position will involve strategic thinking and hands-on execution to expand market presence.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of sales experience in relevant industries like fashion or retail.
• Proven experience in wholesale and B2B sales is mandatory.
• Ability to manage or coordinate small sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead wholesale and B2B sales across regional and international markets.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Manage and support a small regional sales team.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

CRM usage

Market intelligence

Tools

CRM systems

SAP

Job description

Our client is a diversified group of around 400 employees operating in the import and export of pre-owned footwear, refurbishment and manufacturing, recycling of unsellable shoes, and e-commerce sales to the EU.

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a Sales Manager to lead and grow their wholesale and B2B sales function in the fashion/footwear industry. The role requires a strong commercial profile with the ability to drive sales, manage regional accounts, and actively support the movement of both fast and slow‑moving stock through smart sales strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead wholesale and B2B sales across regional and international markets
• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth
• Manage and support a small regional sales team (Lebanon & Dubai)
• Build and maintain relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and key accounts
• Identify opportunities to move slow/non‑moving stock through smart sales tactics
• Monitor sales performance, pipelines, and reporting using CRM/SAP
• Prepare accurate sales reports and forecasts for management
• Work closely with internal teams on pricing, stock allocation, and product availability
• Support expansion into new markets and channels

Requirements

• 5–7 years of sales experience
• Strong background in fashion, footwear, apparel, or retail industry
• Proven experience in wholesale and B2B sales (mandatory)
• Experience managing or coordinating small sales teams
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a commercial mindset
• Experience using CRM systems and SAP is highly preferred
• Ability to work strategically while being hands‑on in execution
• Strong personality with market intelligence and deal‑making capability