Commercial Manager
Role objective
Build and lead the commercial function, with direct responsibility for revenue growth, new business development, key accounts, retail sales, VIP/tailor-made clients, partnerships, and the sales team.
The commercial manager should be a strong business developer and relationship builder, not only a sales administrator.
Key responsibilities
Own and achieve company sales and commercial targets.
Actively acquire new B2B and corporate accounts.
Develop and grow existing key accounts.
Build relationships with decision-makers, corporate clients, VIPs, hotels, banks, automotive, hospitality and other relevant sectors.
Manage and develop the retail/sales team.
Oversee the commercial side of tailor-made jackets and VIP clients.
Develop partnerships, wholesale, consignment and other new sales channels.
Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure disciplined follow-up.
Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and close deals.
Coordinate with operations, marketing, production and logistics to ensure successful delivery.
Maintain accurate client, opportunity and pipeline information in the company’s CRM/Odoo.
Provide weekly commercial reports and forecasts to management.
Requirements
Candidate profile
7+ years of sales/business development experience.
Strong track record in acquiring and growing accounts.
Experience in premium/luxury, corporate gifting, fashion, hospitality, automotive or relationship-driven businesses preferred.
Excellent negotiation, networking and presentation skills.
Strong leadership and follow-up discipline.
Commercially and financially minded.
Fluent Arabic and English; French is an advantage.
Existing corporate/VIP network is a major advantage.
Core KPIs
Total revenue vs. target
Gross profit / commercial margin vs. target
New B2B accounts acquired
Revenue generated from new accounts
Growth of existing key accounts
Qualified sales pipeline value & conversion rate
Retail/sales team target achievement
VIP & tailor-made client revenue and retention
New partnerships / commercial channels developed
CRM accuracy, follow-up & sales forecasting discipline
What we are looking for
A commercial builder who can create opportunities, open doors, develop long-term relationships and close business.
The successful candidate should be capable of helping transition the company from founder-led selling into a structured, scalable commercial organization.