District Sales Manager

DNA Recruitment · Dubai

Hybrid: DubaiFull TimeSales & Business Development
Posted 1 months ago

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver sales targets and drive sustainable growth across Retail and Medical portfolios.
  • Lead execution excellence through strong sales processes, field-force effectiveness, and KPI discipline.
  • Coach, develop, and motivate teams through structured field coaching, performance management, and clear development plans.
  • Build and optimize relationships with key accounts, HCPs, KTLs, chains, and distributors to unlock growth.
  • Ensure effective, compliant use of budgets, samples, and resources to maximize ROI.
  • Drive flawless execution of launches and ongoing portfolio prioritization.
  • Embed a data-driven culture using dashboards, POS/IMS insights, forecasting, and performance analytics.
  • Lead retail execution excellence (SOS, OSA, ND, planograms, pricing, visibility).
  • Strengthen medical engagement through high-quality scientific communication and advocacy-building visits.
  • Own district performance, forecasting accuracy, and local business planning.
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Training, Medical Affairs, and Distributors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (medical, life sciences, pharmacy, or related).
  • Medical or pharmaceutical industry experience (essential).
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Solid commercial acumen with advanced sales and account management experience.
  • Strong analytical ability; comfortable working with numbers and turning data into actionable insights.
  • Proficient in dashboards, commercial reporting tools, and data interpretation (POS, IMS, SOS/OSA, ND, distribution).
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly adopt new systems and AI-enabled tools.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and tools such as Power BI.
  • Sales/retail and management experience (preferred).
  • Willingness to travel frequently across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and conduct multiple field visits daily.

About the Company

DNA Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency in the UAE, specializing in providing tailored recruitment solutions across various industries. They focus on connecting talent with opportunities, ensuring both employers and candidates achieve their goals.

Skills & tools

SalesLeadershipData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationpharmaceuticals

What the team is looking for

Use this list as a quick fit check before you apply.

  1. 01Bachelor's degree
  2. 02Pharmaceutical experience
  3. 03Leadership skills
  4. 04Commercial acumen
  5. 05Analytical skills
  6. 06Data interpretation
  7. 07Tech-savvy
  8. 08Communication skills
  9. 09Microsoft Office
  10. 10Sales experience