Commercial Director

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the commercial and sales organization, driving revenue growth, and shaping long-term strategy. The role requires strong distributor experience and offers the opportunity to lead a large sales team while managing multi-brand operations.
  • Lead a senior, strategic sales role in a multi-brand distribution business.
  • Drive growth and market expansion across key accounts in the UAE.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading healthcare distributor operating a full-service model that includes sales, marketing, education, logistics, and brand management. With a focus on high-margin products and strategic market growth, they are committed to expanding their presence across the UAE and beyond.

Job Description

The Commercial Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's commercial strategy and driving long-term growth. Key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee the sales function and manage multi-brand operations within a full-service distribution organization.
  • Develop and execute commercial and sales strategies in line with multi-year growth plans.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expand into new markets, and lead brand launches with structured business and marketing plans.
  • Work closely with the CEO on revenue forecasting, planning, and profitability targets.
  • Strengthen the company's presence with major key accounts and support government sales initiatives.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop a large, diverse sales team, including specialized teams for dental, consumer, and other brands.
  • Oversee recruitment, performance management, training, and capability-building programs.
  • Provide guidance on pricing, market access, and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage relationships with regulatory, insurance, and market access stakeholders (internal or external resources).
  • Drive operational collaboration with partners and distributors to maximize brand visibility and revenue.
  • Hold full P&L responsibility, ensuring commercial decisions are financially sound.
  • Analyze KPIs and market dynamics to support informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and growth orientation.
  • Experience working within a distribution setup is essential to navigate the company's multi-brand portfolio and full-service operating model.

The Successful Applicant

  • Must have strong experience within a healthcare or consumer health distribution environment.
  • Proven track record in leading large sales teams, driving growth, and launching new brands or markets.
  • Strategic thinker with a growth mindset and excellent network within the region.
  • Skilled in forecasting, market planning, and multi-brand portfolio management.
  • Arabic language capability is highly preferred due to team and client profiles.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive overall package along with incentives
  • Opportunity to shape the company's future, drive expansion, and lead a large, multi-functional team.
  • Full P&L responsibility and the chance to directly impact revenue and market success.
  • Collaboration with senior leadership and exposure to high-level decision-making in a growing healthcare distribution business.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Commercial Director, we encourage you to apply now.

Contact
Lara Haidous
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6883140

Job summary

Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Subsector
Sales
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lara Haidous
Job reference
JN-112025-6883140