Sales Director - FMCG

Job description / Role

We are partnering with a leading FMCG company specializing in short shelf-life products to hire a dynamic and results-driven Sales Director to lead their sales across the UAE and wider region.

Client Details

Our client is a leading regional business within the FMCG sector

Description

* Lead and drive the overall sales strategy for the UAE and regional markets.
* Manage and develop high-performing sales teams across channels, ensuring consistent delivery of volume, value, and distribution objectives.
* Build and strengthen relationships with key modern trade, traditional trade, and HORECA customers.
* Drive revenue growth by maximizing market share, negotiating strategic agreements, and expanding distribution.

Job Offer

* A competitive salary package + family benefits.

* Proven track record in sales leadership within the FMCG sector, ideally in short shelf-life categories.
* 12+ years of sales experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
* Experience in direct distribution and distributor management
* Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience managing P&L.
* Deep knowledge of the UAE/GCC retail landscape, with established customer networks.
* Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to inspire high-performing teams.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.