About the job
About Us



Sanipex Group offers to our customers a unique lifestyle proposition throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. Our reputation has been built over 30 years through our Retail, Trade, Project and Digital channels by offering a one-stop-shop for architects, interior designers, developers, retailers and private clients alike.


We are a dynamic, creative team of people who are passionate about our customers and products. Our team enjoy and participate in comprehensive training programs to develop new skills and capabilities. You too can thrive in a positive, fun, and driven culture and take your career to new heights. We employ over 38 nationalities and committed to inclusion and diversity.


Our Corporate team is built on inspiration and innovation, and which are unrivalled to suit all our clients’ needs. Due to our expansion and growth, a career opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Director.



About the role

Working collaboratively with the Group Board and members of the Senior Management Team, the Commercial Director has responsibility for helping identify future growth opportunities, managing and mitigating risk across our commercial contracts, managing our showroom and office leases, highlighting and evaluating opportunities for internal cost efficiencies and overseeing our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.



The position will currently have two direct reports; our internal Legal Advisor and a new Sustainability Lead. The Commercial Director will be responsible for the management, reporting and tracking of our ESG activities considering customer and stakeholder requirements, industry best practice and wider global indicators or sustainability initiatives. While working closely with the Marketing department to develop new ESG reporting and presentational materials.


Where the opportunity arises, the Commercial Director will also play an important role in targeting and evaluating potential strategic acquisitions, including but not limited to, managing an acquisition pipeline, commercial and legal due diligence, and oversight of the acquisitions process.

In conjunction with the wider Senior Management Team, review and identify opportunities for cost saving with our indirect procurement activities (Goods Not For Resale), and make recommendations where applicable to leverage our scale to drive greater cost efficiency.


About You

The ideal candidate for the role will have experience at a senior level in an equivalent role, commercial and market understanding in the UAE (and wider region) and have a demonstrable track record of impressive results, being hands on, entrepreneurial and with ambition for continued career development.


You will have a blend of commercial awareness, analytical and creative thinking, partnered with a strategic mindset. A deep understanding of business operations, finances, sales, legal and market conditions. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentational skills to work collaboratively with key shareholders, both within the business and externally. Have direct experience of M & A activity and commercial due diligence requirements.



A solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and leadership abilities. Proven experience of managing leases agreements in the Middle East and current or prior operational or P/L experience is advantageous.


What we can offer

You will turn your career aspirations into reality. We will help shape your career journey through enriching experiences, learning, and development opportunities. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are passionate, innovative, and collaborative - every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.



We Welcome Everyone to Apply

It takes diversity of thought, culture, background, abilities, and perspectives to truly enthuse and excite our customers. We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application. Due to the influx of applications, we don’t always get the opportunity to speak to our candidates. Consequently, if you haven’t been contacted over the next two weeks then you can assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

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