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FMCG Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Regional Sales Manager

Permanent / Full Time

A leading FMCG business in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to oversee foodservice sales across the region.

  • Must have Foodservice experience
  • Must have 7-10 years' experience
  • Based in Saudi Arabia

About the Job:
A leading FMCG business in Saudi Arabia is looking for a commercially astute and operationally strong Regional Sales Manager to oversee foodservice sales across the central region. This role is central to driving growth, developing teams, and enhancing profitability across key categories and customer channels.

Key Responsibilities:
•Lead and manage foodservice commercial operations across the Saudi market
•Drive top-line growth, improve gross margins, and enhance overall business profitability
•Support regional strategy execution with a strong focus on the foodservice channel
•Design and implement sales initiatives, promotional campaigns, and account strategies
•Oversee customer acquisition, retention, and channel development
•Partner with cross-functional teams including supply chain, marketing, and finance
•Analyse market data to identify opportunities and ensure competitive positioning
•Monitor sales performance and align team KPIs to business objectives
•Build, mentor and inspire high-performing sales teams across multiple geographies
•Collaborate on restructuring efforts and business transformation initiatives

Key Ingredients:
•Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in foodservice in Saudi Arabia
•Proven track record in leading regional sales functions in a fast-paced FMCG or foodservice environment
•Experience working in Saudi Arabia is essential
•Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution (business or related discipline preferred)
•Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities
•Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
•Strong strategic thinking, commercial insight and analytical skills
•Confident in managing complexity and delivering results across dynamic environments

Please note, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted to discuss the position in more detail.

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