Director of Sales & Marketing Career in UAE

Do you have the experience and vision to set strategy, inspire teams, and drive growth? We’re seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing in the UAE to lead both sales and marketing functions, steer brand positioning, ensure commercial success, and grow market share. This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who can balance leadership, strategy, and execution.

Job Overview

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Location:UAE Dubai
Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent
Department:Sales & Marketing / Commercial / Revenue Growth
Reports To:CEO / Managing Director / Chief Commercial Officer
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field; MBA desirable
Experience:8-12+ years in sales & marketing, with leadership roles (3-5 years managing teams)
Gender:Open to all

Role – Director of Sales & Marketing

You will define and execute the sales & marketing strategy in alignment with company goals. Oversee brand positioning, demand generation, sales pipeline, customer acquisition & retention, team leadership, marketing campaigns, and revenue targets. Your role will merge strategic vision with hands-on performance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the overall Sales & Marketing strategy: define target segments, pricing, channels, branding, and positioning.

  • Set ambitious revenue, sales, and marketing targets and monitor performance using KPIs.

  • Oversee B2B and/or B2C sales operations: lead generation, account management, channel development.

  • Design, launch, and optimize marketing campaigns (digital, social media, content, events, PR) to build brand awareness and drive leads.

  • Collaborate with product, operations, customer service, finance to ensure consistency and alignment across customer journey.

  • Manage team of sales leaders, marketing specialists, creatives; hire, mentor, and develop talent.

  • Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer insights; adapt strategy accordingly.

  • Oversee budgeting and resource allocation; ensure return on investment from all sales & marketing spend.

  • Build strategic partnerships, negotiate major deals, and manage key client relationships.

  • Use data, analytics and performance reports to refine approaches, optimize funnel & conversion, and improve revenue margins.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Significant leadership experience (8-12+ years) in sales & marketing with proven results.

  • Prior experience managing revenue growth, brand building, and cross-functional teams.

  • Strong strategic and commercial acumen: ability to set strategy, forecast, analyze, and drive impact.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficiency in digital marketing tools, sales platforms / CRMs, analytics dashboards.

  • Experience in the UAE / GCC market is a plus.

  • Ability to thrive in fast paced environment; comfortable with both high-level strategy and detailed execution.

What We Offer

  • Senior leadership position with high visibility and influence.

  • Competitive compensation & benefits (salary + performance bonuses) commensurate with experience.

  • Opportunity to shape brand, strategy, growth trajectory.

  • Work with motivated teams, cross-functional exposure, and scope to drive big wins.

Location & Work Conditions

  • Based in UAE office; travel may be required for business development, client meetings, or market visits.

  • Full-time role; hours may vary based on campaigns, launches, or targets.

Growth & Career Path

  • Potential to progress into regional leadership: Regional Sales & Marketing Director, Chief Commercial Officer, or similar roles overseeing multiple functions or markets.

  • Opportunity to lead innovation in marketing strategy, digital growth, and brand evolution.

How to Apply

When applying via the GulfTalent listing Director of Sales & Marketing (#499322), please include:

  • Your CV highlighting achievements in sales & marketing leadership, revenue growth, brand campaigns, and team management.

  • Examples of strategies/campaigns you led, metrics or KPIs achieved.

  • Tools/platforms you excelled with (CRM, digital marketing, analytics etc.).

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