Group Sales & Marketing Director (FMCG Food & Non Food) Jeddah
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About the Role
A leading FMCG manufacturing company seeks a visionary Group Sales & Marketing Director to drive commercial growth, transform sales strategies, and elevate brand presence across food and non-food sectors in Saudi Arabia.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive, long term sales and marketing strategies aligned with the group's financial and growth objectives
- Lead turnaround initiatives to optimize brand positioning, expand market share, and drive revenue growth in both food and non food portfolios
- Oversee entire traditional, modern trade, and wholesale distribution channels across Saudi Arabia
- Manage the commercial department's budget, pricing strategies, and P&L targets to maximize profitability and ROI
- Cultivate and maintain high level relationships with key retail partners, distributors, and regulatory bodies within the region
- Mentor, inspire, and scale a high performing, bilingual sales and marketing team
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to identify NPD and market expansion opportunities
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience in a large scale FMCG manufacturing environment
- Deep, localized expertise in the Saudi Arabian FMCG market is essential
- Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English is mandatory
- 6 working days per week
- Immediately or within a 30 day notice period
- Candidates must currently reside Inside Saudi Arabia
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Company Overview
- Our client is a leading Large company in the field of Manufacturing / FMCG Food and Non Food.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- Strategic Commercial Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive, long term sales and marketing strategies aligned with the group’s financial and growth objectives.
- Market & Brand Transformation: Lead turnaround initiatives to optimize brand positioning, expand market share, and drive revenue growth in both food and non food portfolios.
- Sales & Distribution Management: Oversee entire traditional, modern trade, and wholesale distribution channels across Saudi Arabia, ensuring maximum product penetration and availability.
- P&L and Budget Accountability: Manage the commercial department’s budget, pricing strategies, and P&L targets to maximize profitability and return on investment (ROI).
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain high level relationships with key retail partners, distributors, and regulatory bodies within the region.
- Team Leadership & Capability Building: Mentor, inspire, and scale a high performing, bilingual sales and marketing team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Market Intelligence & Innovation: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to identify new product development (NPD) and market expansion opportunities.
Job Requirements
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience, with a proven track record in a large scale FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Market Knowledge: Deep, localized expertise in the Saudi Arabian FMCG market is essential; previous exposure to multinational company structures is a significant advantage.
- Languages: Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English is mandatory.
- Work Schedule: 6 working days per week.
- Availability: Immediately or within a 30 day notice period.
- Location/Mobility: Candidates must currently reside Inside Saudi Arabia.
Compensation
- Salary: High Market Rate
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