Job description
Position: Sales Head
Location: UAE
Industry: Luxury Cosmetics
Job Summary:
The Sales Head will spearhead the sales strategy and execution for the brand's luxury cosmetic products in the UAE. This role entails leading a high-performing sales team, forging partnerships with luxury retailers, ensuring top-tier brand presence, and driving substantial revenue growth aligned with the companys expansion goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Strategy Development: Craft and implement a robust sales strategy to establish and grow the brand in the luxury cosmetics market.
Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage a dynamic, results-driven sales team to meet and exceed performance targets.
Partnership Development: Foster and maintain strong relationships with luxury retailers, distributors, and e-commerce platforms.
Market Expansion: Identify and capitalize on opportunities for market growth within the UAE and potential Middle Eastern regions.
Sales Forecasting & Budgeting: Develop accurate sales forecasts, manage budgets effectively, and align them with profit objectives.
Customer Experience: Ensure the brand delivers an exceptional, luxury-aligned customer experience.
Brand Advocacy: Act as a brand ambassador at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to elevate the brands presence in the UAE market.
Sales Reporting: Analyze and report on sales performance, providing insights and actionable recommendations to senior management to meet and exceed targets.
Product Launches: Collaborate with marketing and product teams for successful new product launches, ensuring maximum market impact.
Market Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth in the luxury segment.
Key Requirements:
Experience: 8-10 years of sales experience in luxury retail, cosmetics, or a related sector.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing sales teams.
Market Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the UAE luxury market, including consumer behavior and key retail partnerships.
Networking: Established relationships with luxury retailers, distributors, and key industry contacts in the region.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
Results-Oriented: Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals.
Passion for Luxury & Beauty: A genuine passion for luxury brands and the cosmetics industry.
Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields; MBA preferred.
Preferred Skills:
Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
Excellent analytical skills for forecasting and sales performance evaluation.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Adaptability to evolving market trends.