GSN Sales Excellence & Training Manager – Fitness & Wellness

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fitness and wellness organization based in Riyadh is seeking a Sales Transformation & Training Manager. This senior role requires 7-10 years of experience in multinational organizations, a passion for fitness, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include leading sales process rollouts, implementing CRM systems, and training sales teams. Candidates must be committed to a healthy lifestyle, with high performance in previous roles. Fluency in English and Arabic is essential, and this position is not suitable for general sales profiles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years experience in multinational organisations or consulting environments.
• Strong alignment with wellness and a disciplined lifestyle.
• Comfortable working closely with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of a structured sales process aligned with global standards.
• Implement and optimise CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Drive adoption of financial solutions and ensure sales targets are met.

Skills

Sales processes

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder management

Fluent in English and Arabic

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a leading global fitness and wellness organisation to appoint a Sales Transformation & Training Manager based in Riyadh. This is a senior, hands‑on role focused on building a high‑performance sales organisation through process excellence, training, and data‑driven decision making.

This role is not suitable for general sales profiles. It is designed for candidates who live and breathe fitness and understand structured sales environments.

Candidate Profile – Mandatory

• Gym addict: minimum 5 workouts per week (non‑negotiable)
• Non‑smoker, committed to a healthy and active lifestyle
• Strong alignment with wellness, performance, and discipline
• Comfortable working closely with senior leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the local rollout of a structured sales process aligned with global standards
• Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership on sales effectiveness
• Implement and optimise CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
• Analyse sales performance, KPIs, and pipeline data to drive clear improvement actions
• Design and deliver sales training and field coaching for Sales and Telesales teams
• Conduct shadowing visits, providing practical feedback and performance guidance
• Drive adoption of financial solutions and ensure sales targets are met
• Identify process gaps, build recovery plans, and ensure disciplined execution
• Run regular sales reviews with global stakeholders and headquarters teams

  Experience & Skills Required

  • 7–10 years experience within multinational organisations or consulting environments
  • Strong understanding of sales processes and sales transformation
  • Proven experience working with CRM platforms (Salesforce highly preferred)
  • Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities
  • Fluent in English and Arabic
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills