Country Manager

Swan Global Holdings Group; Dammam; On-site; SAR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced leader to manage country operations and drive medium- and long-term business strategies.

You will develop market opportunities, set sales targets, oversee the in-country team, and ensure compliance with local regulations. Fluent in Arabic and English, travel to Qatar as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 7–8 years of sales management experience within KSA.
• Lubricant sales or related industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Local Saudi candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall country operations and business activities.
• Develop and execute medium- and long-term business strategies.
• Conduct market research and identify new business opportunities.
• Develop sales strategies to expand market presence, increase market share, and drive revenue.
• Set annual sales targets and prepare actionable plans to achieve them.
• Manage and lead the in-country team.
• Oversee stock, company assets, purchasing, and operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor customer and supplier payments and cash-flow matters.
• Evaluate contracts, proposals, and business requirements.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems and relevant international standards.
• Support ERP implementation and system integration.
• Prepare regular reports on sales performance, market trends, operations, and competition.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

MBA

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall country operations and business activities.
• Develop and execute medium- and long-term business strategies.
• Conduct market research and identify new business opportunities.
• Develop sales strategies to expand market presence, increase market share, and drive revenue.
• Set annual sales targets and prepare actionable plans to achieve them.
• Manage and lead the in-country team.
• Oversee stock, company assets, purchasing, and operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor customer and supplier payments and cash-flow matters.
• Evaluate contracts, proposals, and business requirements.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems and relevant international standards.
• Support ERP implementation and system integration.
• Prepare regular reports on sales performance, market trends, operations, and competition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 7–8 years of sales management experience within KSA.
• Lubricant sales or related industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of KSA regulations, procedures, and trade practices.
• Strong analytical and market research skills.
• Willingness to travel to Qatar when required.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Local Saudi candidates only.

• Salary Package: 15,000 SAR Only