1

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

70,000

19,070

₹1,582,810

2

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

60,000

16,340

₹1,356,220

3

Management Consultant

45,000

12,255

₹1,016,960

4

Strategy Manager

40,000

10,900

₹904,700

5

Business Development Director

38,000

10,355

₹859,480

6

Operations Manager

30,000

8,180

₹678,530

7

Project Manager

28,000

7,630

₹632,430

8

Business Analyst

22,000

6,000

₹498,000

9

Financial Analyst

20,000

5,450

₹451,500

10

Change Management Consultant

32,000

8,725

₹723,870

11

Risk Manager

35,000

9,540

₹789,820

12

Compliance Manager

28,000

7,630

₹632,430

13

Corporate Strategy Analyst

25,000

6,820

₹566,030

14

Procurement Manager

26,000

7,100

₹589,300

15

Business Intelligence Manager

30,000

8,180

₹678,530

16

Entrepreneur / Startup Founder

Varies

Varies

Varies

17

HR Business Partner

22,000

6,000

₹498,000

18

Management Trainee

12,000

3,270

₹271,410

19

Business Development Executive

15,000

4,090

₹339,180

20

Strategy Consultant (Junior)

20,000

5,450

₹451,500

Business Analyst

CBAP, PMI-PBA

Project Manager

PMP, PRINCE2

Financial Consultant

CFA, CPA

Strategy & Management

MBA, CMC (Certified Management Consultant)

Supply Chain/Procurement

CIPS, CSCP

HR Business Partner

CIPD, SHRM-CP

1

Sales Associate

Assist customers, recommend products, process transactions, maintain store appearance.

2

Store Manager

Oversee store operations, manage staff, meet sales targets, handle inventory and customer issues.

3

Visual Merchandiser

Design store layouts/displays, ensure visual appeal, align branding with marketing strategy.

4

Customer Service Executive

Resolve customer queries, handle complaints, ensure satisfaction, manage CRM systems.

5

Cashier

Process payments, handle returns/exchanges, maintain cash drawer, issue receipts.

6

Inventory Controller

Track stock levels, coordinate with suppliers, conduct stock audits, manage stock movement.

7

Retail Operations Manager

Monitor multiple stores, optimize processes, implement company policies, support store teams.

8

Procurement Officer

Source and negotiate with suppliers, manage purchase orders, maintain cost-effective stock levels.

9

Buyer / Merchandiser

Select and purchase stock, forecast trends, analyze sales data, manage vendor relations.

10

Marketing Executive

Plan promotions, execute campaigns, support brand positioning, manage events & digital presence.

11

E-commerce Manager

Manage online sales channels, optimize UX, analyze online sales performance, coordinate logistics.

12

Logistics Coordinator

Manage delivery schedules, liaise with transport vendors, ensure timely goods movement.

13

Warehouse Supervisor

Oversee warehouse staff, manage goods storage, track shipments, ensure safety compliance.

14

HR Executive (Retail)

Handle hiring, training, attendance, employee relations for store and retail operations.

15

Franchise Manager

Manage franchised stores, ensure brand compliance, train franchise staff, support sales growth.

16

Promoter / Brand Ambassador

Represent product/brand at retail points, educate customers, drive sales via demos and promotions.

17

Luxury Sales Consultant

Sell high-end products, build client relationships, deliver tailored experiences, achieve KPIs.

18

Category Manager

Manage a group of products, analyze performance, optimize pricing/promotion strategy.

19

Store Supervisor

Support store manager, supervise daily operations, guide sales team, handle opening/closing.

20

Retail Auditor

Conduct compliance checks, audit inventory/sales data, report irregularities and suggest improvements.

1

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

MBA or Master’s in Business

15–20+ years

Leadership Programs, PMP, Strategic Mgmt Certs

2

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

MBA / Master’s

12–18 years

PMP, Six Sigma, Lean Mgmt

3

Management Consultant

Bachelor’s / MBA

3–10 years

CMC, PMP

4

Strategy Manager

MBA / Master’s

8–12 years

Strategy Execution, PMP

5

Business Development Manager

Bachelor’s / MBA

5–10 years

Sales Training, CRM Certification

6

Project Manager

Bachelor’s

5–10 years

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile

7

Operations Manager

Bachelor’s / MBA

5–10 years

Lean Six Sigma, PMP

8

Business Analyst

Bachelor’s (Business/IT)

2–6 years

CBAP, PMI-PBA

9

Financial Analyst

Bachelor’s (Finance/Acct.)

2–5 years

CFA, CPA

10

Change Management Consultant

MBA / HR or Organizational Dev

5–10 years

Prosci, PMP, Change Mgmt Certification

11

Risk Manager

Bachelor’s / Master’s

5–8 years

FRM, ISO Risk Certifications

12

Compliance Manager

Bachelor’s (Law/Finance)

5–10 years

CCEP, ICA, Compliance Certifications

13

Corporate Strategy Analyst

Bachelor’s / MBA

3–6 years

Strategic Mgmt Courses

14

Procurement Manager

Bachelor’s (Supply Chain)

5–8 years

CIPS, CSCP, PMP

15

Business Intelligence Manager

Bachelor’s (IT/Data)

5–8 years

Power BI, Tableau, Data Analytics Certs

16

Startup Founder / Entrepreneur

No formal requirement

Varies

Business Incubator / Accelerator Program Certs

17

HR Business Partner

Bachelor’s (HR/Business)

5–8 years

CIPD, SHRM-CP

18

Management Trainee

Bachelor’s (Fresh Graduate)

0–1 year

Internships, On-job Training

19

Business Development Executive

Bachelor’s

1–4 years

Sales Training, CRM Tools

20

Junior Strategy Consultant

Bachelor’s

1–3 years

Consulting Workshops, PMP (optional)

Entry-Level

0–2 years

Management Trainee, Business Analyst (Junior), BD Executive

Mid-Level

3–7 years

Business Analyst, Project Manager, Risk Analyst, Procurement Officer

Senior-Level

7–12 years

Operations Manager, Strategy Manager, HR Business Partner

Leadership Roles

12–20+ years

CEO, COO, Director of Strategy, Consulting Partner

1

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

15–20+ years

Cross-functional leadership, sector-specific experience

2

COO (Chief Operating Officer)

12–18 years

Business ops, process optimization, team leadership

3

Strategy Manager

8–12 years

Strategic planning, consulting, business development

4

Management Consultant

3–10 years

Consulting firms, cross-industry exposure

5

Business Development Manager

5–10 years

Sales, client relations, regional market understanding

6

Project Manager

5–10 years

Project lifecycle, PMP/Agile background

7

Business Analyst

2–6 years

Process modeling, data analysis, reporting

8

Financial Analyst

2–5 years

Finance, accounting, budgeting

9

Corporate Strategy Analyst

3–6 years

Strategic modeling, forecasting, Excel/PowerPoint proficiency

10

HR Business Partner

5–8 years

HR operations, talent strategy

11

Change Management Consultant

5–10 years

Organizational development, stakeholder alignment

12

Operations Manager

5–10 years

Workflow design, performance KPIs

13

Procurement Manager

5–8 years

Vendor management, cost control, logistics coordination

14

Compliance Manager

5–10 years

Regulatory frameworks, internal audits

15

Risk Manager

5–8 years

Enterprise risk management, financial or operational risk

16

Business Intelligence Manager

5–8 years

Data analytics, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

17

Management Trainee

0–1 year

Internships, fresh graduate programs

18

Business Development Executive

1–4 years

Lead generation, client engagement

19

Junior Strategy Consultant

1–3 years

Research, analysis, presentation skills

20

Startup Founder / Entrepreneur

Varies

Business creation, fundraising, growth strategy

1

McKinsey & Company

Management & Strategy Consulting

Global projects, regional transformation mandates

2

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Strategy Consulting

High demand for experienced consultants from global markets

3

Bain & Company

Business Strategy Consulting

Competitive hiring of international MBA talent

4

PwC Middle East

Audit, Advisory, Consulting

Large-scale consulting and business transformation projects

5

Deloitte Middle East

Consulting, Tax, Audit

Regional business expansion; often hires expats

6

EY (Ernst & Young)

Consulting, Risk Advisory

Strong GCC presence with diverse workforce

7

KPMG Lower Gulf

Consulting, Audit

High volume of business advisory roles open to international candidates

8

Accenture Middle East

Digital, Tech, Strategy Consulting

Global projects with local execution; active in government transformation

9

Oliver Wyman

Strategy and Operations Consulting

Niche strategy projects in finance, logistics, energy

10

Roland Berger

Strategic Consulting

Boutique consulting for international and regional projects

11

Al-Futtaim Group

Retail, Automotive, Finance, Consulting

Multinational retail and services group with regular international hiring

12

Majid Al Futtaim (MAF)

Real Estate, Retail, Leisure

Regional expansion driving demand for management professionals

13

Emaar Properties

Real Estate, Hospitality, Investment

International strategy and project management roles

14

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

Government Investment Management

Hires global finance, risk, and strategy experts

15

Mubadala Investment Company

Sovereign Wealth Fund

Offers consulting-style roles internally and externally

16

Noon.com

E-commerce, Business Strategy

Data-driven business management roles open to tech-savvy international hires

17

Amazon MENA (Dubai)

E-commerce, Operations, Business Analytics

International hiring for logistics, operations, and strategy

18

Dubai Holding

Investment, Real Estate, Hospitality

Hires for strategic management, finance, and governance roles

19

Etisalat by e& (Emirates Telecom)

Telecom, Business Strategy

Expanding digital services requiring global talent

20

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.)

Energy, Operations, Strategy

Open to global consulting, project, and change management professionals

Retail Sales Associate

3,000 – 5,500

High school diploma; customer service skills; English fluency

Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, Landmark Group

Greet customers, assist with product selection, process sales transactions, maintain store cleanliness

Store Manager

10,000 – 18,000

Bachelor’s degree preferred; 4-6 yrs retail exp; leadership skills

Al-Futtaim, Majid Al Futtaim, Chalhoub Group

Oversee daily store operations, manage staff, meet sales targets, ensure customer satisfaction

Visual Merchandiser

7,000 – 12,000

Diploma in design or related field; creativity & brand alignment

Apparel Group, Azadea Group, Rivoli Group

Design and set up product displays, align with brand themes, analyze customer engagement

Cashier

2,500 – 4,500

High school diploma; basic math skills; POS experience

Union Coop, Spinneys, Sharaf DG

Handle cash/credit transactions, provide receipts, resolve payment issues

Merchandiser

5,000 – 8,000

Degree in marketing or business; supply chain knowledge

Al Maya Group, Panda Retail, Choithrams

Ensure product availability, stock rotation, coordinate with suppliers

Customer Service Executive

4,500 – 9,000

Degree preferred; communication and CRM skills

Noon, Amazon UAE, Jashanmal

Handle customer inquiries, resolve complaints, maintain service standards

Buyer / Purchasing Officer

10,000 – 16,000

Bachelor's in supply chain or business; negotiation skills

Alshaya Group, Dubai Duty Free, Al Tayer Group

Source products, negotiate with vendors, manage procurement strategy

Inventory Controller

6,000 – 10,000

Bachelor's in logistics or related field; ERP systems knowledge

Union Coop, Carrefour, Landmark Group

Monitor stock levels, track shipments, manage reordering processes

E-Commerce Specialist

9,000 – 15,000

Digital marketing skills; knowledge of online retail platforms

Noon, Amazon UAE, Namshi

Manage online sales channels, optimize product listings, analyze web traffic

Brand Manager

15,000 – 25,000

MBA or marketing degree; 5+ yrs in brand/product management

Unilever, P&G, Nestlé

Develop brand strategy, coordinate marketing efforts, analyze market trends

Employment Visa (Work Visa)

Job offer from a UAE-based employer

Sponsored by employer, includes residence and labor card

All job roles – sales associates, store managers, cashiers, etc.

2 years (renewable)

Skilled Worker Visa (Green Visa)

Bachelor’s degree or diploma, min AED 15,000 salary/month

Self-sponsored (no company needed), allows family sponsorship

Senior roles: Brand Managers, E-commerce Specialists, Buyers

5 years (renewable)

Golden Visa

Specialized talent, executives earning AED 30,000+ monthly

Long-term residency, independent from employer

High-level retail professionals, business owners, investors

10 years (renewable)

Temporary Work Permit

Project-based or seasonal job

Short-term employment contract via Ministry of Human Resources

Promotions staff, part-time retail workers, temporary merchandisers

6 months (extendable)

Freelance Visa(Limited to free zones like Dubai Media City)

Freelance permit & proof of work/contracts

Self-sponsored, work with multiple companies legally

Visual merchandisers, marketing consultants in retail

1–2 years

Dependent Visa with Work Permit

Sponsored by family (spouse, parent)

Requires additional work permit from MOHRE

Spouses working part-time or flexible hours in retail

Matches sponsor’s visa (up to 3 years)