Job Title: Assistant Sales Manager - GCC & Egypt (Eyewear)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Sales Manager to support our sales and business development activities across the GCC region and Egypt. The role involves assisting in managing client relationships, executing sales strategies, supporting merchandising and distribution efforts, and helping to drive brand visibility and market share. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in sales or distribution within the region, preferably in the eyewear or FMCG industry, and must be fluent in Arabic.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in implementing sales and business development plans to achieve regional targets.

- Support market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.

- Help identify new retail locations or partners aligned with brand positioning.

- Coordinate with clients and retail partners to ensure optimal brand representation and product availability.

- Track stock levels and assist in managing replenishment orders across assigned territories.

- Work with the team to ensure merchandising and promotional activities meet brand standards.

- Assist in organizing visual merchandising campaigns and securing brand visibility in stores.

- Support the preparation of sales reports, performance reviews, and market analysis.

- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, logistics, finance) for smooth execution of sales activities.

- Participate in retail staff training sessions and support brand/product knowledge sharing.

- Travel as needed across GCC and Egypt to visit stores, meet partners, and conduct follow-ups.

Candidate Profile:

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

- 3 - 5 years of sales, distribution, or business development experience, ideally in eyewear, FMCG, or related sectors.

- Prior exposure to UAE/GCC markets is required.

Skills:

- Arabic fluency (spoken/written) is mandatory.

- Strong communication, coordination, and relationship-building skills.

- Good understanding of merchandising and retail dynamics.

- Highly organized, with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

Other Requirements:

- Valid GCC driving license.

- Willingness to travel frequently across GCC and Egypt.

- Candidate Fresh Passport Photo.

- Must have worked in any one of these companies:

1. Cartier

2. Montblanc

3. Dunhill

4. Alaia

5. Chloe

6. Alexander McQueen