Sales Manager

We’re recruiting a Sales Manager – Toys (Modern Trade) for one of our clients, a leading trading company based in Dubai, UAE.

About Our Client:

• Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with major modern trade accounts
  
• Negotiate trading terms, annual joint business plans, promotions, and shelf space agreements to maximize mutual growth
  
• Conduct regular business reviews with buyers and category managers to monitor performance and identify growth opportunities
  
• Develop and execute the Modern Trade sales plan to achieve volume, revenue, and profitability targets
  
• Drive distribution growth and ensure the full toy portfolio is listed and well-represented across all accounts
  
• Monitor sell-in and sell-out data, manage stock rotation, and minimize returns and ageing inventory
  
• Manage trade spend and promotional budgets effectively, ensuring a strong return on investment (ROI) for all activations
  
• Plan and execute in-store promotions, seasonal campaigns (e.g., Ramadan, back-to-school, and festive campaigns), and new product launches in collaboration with the marketing team
  
• Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and new product launches within the UAE toy market
  
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely order fulfilment and stock availability
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field
  
• Minimum of 4–7 years of sales or key account management experience in Modern Trade, specifically within the toy distribution sector in the UAE
  
• Proven track record of managing hypermarkets, supermarkets, or large-format toy retailers
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
  
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labor Law