National Sales Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, saudi with 4 recent postings.
A National Sales Manager in the GCC region requires forecasting, excel, communication, leadership, strategic planning. Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 13,000 AED | 22,000 AED | 34,000 AED | 47,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,000 SAR | 21,000 SAR | 32,500 SAR | 45,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,500 QAR | 23,000 QAR | 35,500 QAR | 49,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,050 KWD | 1,800 KWD | 2,800 KWD | 3,850 KWD |
| Oman | 1,150 OMR | 2,000 OMR | 3,100 OMR | 4,300 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,100 BHD | 1,900 BHD | 2,950 BHD | 4,100 BHD |
How National Sales Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Alhalees Group
- Abbott
- Abbott Laboratories
Active markets
- kuwait
- saudi
- 01
Our process started in 1952 when our late father Youssef AlHalees founded a small neighborhood grocery store in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and named it Palestine Grocery.
- 02
Set a transparent and accountable target for expected growth aligned with Alhalees Group's annual plan objectives.
- 03
Develop new markets by targeting potential customers.
- 04
Coach and help drive the expansion of our product bays.
- 05
Lead ongoing market analysis of competition by obtaining intelligence through multiple sources, such as sales team, customers, and distribution, to develop and implements regional strategies.
- 06
Work with new clients to fully understand their business needs and requirements while proposing solutions.
- 07
Effectively manage the opportunity funnel, forecasts, and action plans.
- 08
Travel and participate in trade shows.
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