Regional Commercial Manager - Middle East (Fine Jewellery)

We have been appointed to recruit a Regional Commercial Manager for an established international luxury business with commercial interests across the Middle East.⠀This is a senior appointment requiring an experienced luxury professional who understands how to manage and develop a regional business, build productive commercial relationships and contribute to wider growth plans.⠀The position offers considerable exposure to regional leadership and international management, with involvement in both the existing business and future commercial development.⠀THE APPOINTMENT⠀Working closely with senior regional management, you will take an active role in overseeing commercial performance across the market.⠀You will be responsible for developing relationships with established retail and distribution partners, ensuring that commercial objectives are clearly defined and that performance is reviewed consistently.⠀A key part of the position will be understanding the commercial dynamics of individual markets and identifying opportunities to strengthen distribution, improve sales and develop more productive relationships with existing partners.⠀You will contribute to regional business planning, sales budgets, forecasting and performance reviews, providing senior management with a clear understanding of business results and future opportunities.⠀The role also requires sound judgement around commercial agreements, pricing, negotiations and the financial performance of retail partnerships.⠀You will work closely with merchandising, operations, finance and international teams to ensure that product availability, commercial priorities and market requirements are properly aligned.⠀Alongside the existing business, you will support the assessment of new markets, potential partnerships and opportunities to expand the commercial network.⠀There is also an important private client development element to this appointment.⠀You should understand how high-value luxury business is developed in the region and be comfortable managing relationships involving private clients, family offices and other significant commercial contacts.⠀This may include exceptional jewellery transactions, special client requests and business opportunities that require close coordination with international teams.⠀You will be expected to represent the business confidently with senior retail partners, commercial stakeholders and international management, exercising discretion and sound judgement throughout.⠀THE PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND⠀We are looking for someone with a substantial track record in luxury commercial management, ideally gained within fine jewellery, high jewellery, luxury watches or a comparable international luxury business.⠀Approximately eight to ten years of relevant experience would be appropriate, with meaningful responsibility for regional sales, wholesale partnerships, distribution or commercial development.⠀Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Middle East luxury market and established relationships across the GCC.⠀You should have experience managing important commercial accounts, negotiating agreements, reviewing financial performance and contributing to business growth.⠀We would be particularly interested in individuals who have worked closely with senior regional or international leadership and are comfortable operating beyond a purely sales-focused remit.⠀A strong private client network, including relationships with family offices and high-net-worth individuals, would be an important advantage.⠀The ability to demonstrate commercial results, sound financial judgement and experience managing complex business relationships will be essential.⠀Fluent English and Arabic are required. The position involves regular regional travel.