Food Services Manager Jeddah KSA

General Mills; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Food Services Manager in Jeddah. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in foodservice sales, particularly in the HORECA and Bakery sectors. Responsibilities include managing distributor relationships, achieving sales targets, and conducting market analysis. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of foodservice sales experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven expertise in HORECA and Bakery channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize relationships with foodservice distributors.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and develop sales plans.
• Conduct market analysis and provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Sales Business Development

Key Account Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

CRM

Sales Management Tools

Job description

• Distributor Management: Lead and optimize relationships with foodservice distributors, focusing on sales strategies, pricing, promotions, inventory management, and performance analysis. Expand distribution through joint business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Key Account & Channel Development: Build strong relationships with key HORECA and Bakery operators, securing new accounts, negotiating contracts, and driving menu placement and product solutions.
• Sales & Business Development: Achieve and exceed sales targets, develop and execute sales plans, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate on new product launches and marketing campaigns.
• Market & Competitive Intelligence: Conduct market analysis, provide data-driven insights, and stay updated on industry trends and regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with supply chain, finance, and marketing teams, providing regular reports and forecasts to senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge

• 5+ years of successful foodservice sales experience in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating strong distributor and key account management skills.
• Proven expertise in the HORECA and Bakery channels, with experience managing a diverse portfolio encompassing Bakery Ingredients, Frozen (Ice Cream, Frozen Vegetables), and Snacks.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts, develop effective pricing models, and drive revenue growth through key account management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to sales forecasting and market strategy execution.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience using CRM and sales management tools is preferred.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• FMCG
• Foods
• Beverages

Department / Functional Area

• Business Development

Keywords

• Sales Business Development
• Key Account Management

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