Head of Sales - Saudi Arabia (Food Ingredients Growth)

Manpower Group Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Manager for the food ingredients sector in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will develop sales strategies, lead a diverse sales team, and drive business growth while ensuring compliance with local regulations. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years in progressive sales roles are required, with a preference for candidates with local market knowledge and strong communication skills in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive sales experience, 3 years in management.
• Proven sales experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for Saudi food manufacturing.
• Drive new business acquisition for specialty food ingredients.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing sales team.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Market intelligence

Leadership and team management

Negotiation skills

Technical knowledge of food ingredients

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business Administration, or Chemistry

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot)

MS Office Suite

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Manager for the food ingredients sector in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will develop sales strategies, lead a diverse sales team, and drive business growth while ensuring compliance with local regulations. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years in progressive sales roles are required, with a preference for candidates with local market knowledge and strong communication skills in English and Arabic.