The posting
Our client, a leading and highly reputed name in bakery ingredients and products, operating since 30+ years across 5 countries, are seeking a highly motivated Regional Retail Manager to lead and grow the company's retail business across hypermarkets, supermarkets, and modern trade channels in the regions where they operate (UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar & KSA).
The role is responsible for driving sales growth, managing key retail accounts, strengthening customer partnerships, and ensuring successful execution of commercial strategies.
Location: Dubai, UAE Reports To: CEO
Salary budget: AED 18-20,000 (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional retail sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
- Manage relationships with all regional key retail chains and modern trade partners.
- Negotiate annual agreements, promotions, pricing, and product listings. Monitor sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities.
- Lead and support sales teams to deliver business objectives.
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports.
- Report and co-ordinate activity with CEO.
Qualifications & Experience
- Masters's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- 7+ years of similar or food industry sales experience.
- Proven track record in managing hypermarket and supermarket accounts across multiple markets, with strong expertise in B2B sales and in-store bakery category development
- Strong commercial negotiation, leadership, and relationship management skills.
- Willingness to travel across regional markets.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Packages (outlook, excel, PowerPoint, CRM, etc).
- Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Sales Management
- Key Account Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Business Planning & Forecasting
- Results-Oriented Mindset
- Promotional ROI and category performance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Performance-based Growth opportunities.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual airfare and leave benefits as per company policy.
- Regional exposure and career advancement opportunities.
- Immediate recruitment at HO in UAE, Dubai.



