Retail Director/Lead
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi, uae with 2 recent postings.
A Retail Director/Lead in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking. Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. 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 | 12,500 AED | 21,500 AED | 33,000 AED | 46,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,000 SAR | 20,500 SAR | 31,500 SAR | 44,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,000 QAR | 22,500 QAR | 34,500 QAR | 48,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,000 KWD | 1,750 KWD | 2,700 KWD | 3,750 KWD |
| Oman | 1,150 OMR | 1,950 OMR | 3,000 OMR | 4,200 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,050 BHD | 1,850 BHD | 2,850 BHD | 4,000 BHD |
How Retail Director/Lead 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
- Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN
Active markets
- saudi
- uae
- 01
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- 02
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- 03
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- 04
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
- 05
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- 06
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- 07
Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
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Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
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