Country Sales Manager – UAE

Job Title: Country Sales Manager – UAE

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Country Sales Manager to lead and oversee the company’s operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Country Sales Manager will be responsible for driving business growth, managing commercial operations, leading cross-functional teams, and strengthening the company’s market presence across the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, in-depth knowledge of the UAE market, and a proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and operational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s business strategy and growth plans for the UAE market.
• Lead and manage all commercial, operational, and administrative activities across the UAE.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion across key sectors and customer segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, strategic partners, distributors, and relevant government stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across sales, marketing, operations, and support functions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify business opportunities and potential risks.
• Ensure achievement of sales targets, KPIs, and overall business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management for UAE operations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, conferences, and strategic business meetings across the UAE.
• Collaborate with regional and global leadership teams to align local operations with corporate strategy.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategic partnerships to strengthen the company's market position.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in leadership, country management, business development, or commercial management roles.
• Strong and proven experience within the UAE market is mandatory.
• Proven track record of managing teams, driving business growth, and achieving commercial targets.
• Strong financial, strategic, and operational management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of UAE business culture, market dynamics, and regulatory environment.
• Established network of business contacts and key industry stakeholders within the UAE is an advantage.
• Ability to travel across the UAE and internationally when required.