Sales And Marketing Specialist

FSMS; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food additives is seeking a dynamic Sales Specialist in Jeddah. The role involves developing sales strategies and engaging clients in the food manufacturing sector. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related fields, with 2+ years of sales experience. Fluency in English and Arabic is required, along with strong negotiation skills. Willingness to travel within the region is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in food ingredients, additives, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of food formulation, regulatory standards, and product applications.
• Willingness to travel within the region for client meetings and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to promote food additives and ingredients across target markets.
• Identify and engage new clients in food manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors.
• Provide technical product insights and application support to clients.
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to tailor solutions for customer needs.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with professionalism and precision.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, forecasts, and customer interactions.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Technical product insights

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Specialist to join our growing team in the food additives and ingredients sector. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced B2B environment, understands the technical nuances of food formulations, and is passionate about building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to promote food additives and ingredients across target markets
• Identify and engage new clients in food manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors
• Provide technical product insights and application support to clients
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to tailor solutions for customer needs
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with professionalism and precision
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, forecasts, and customer interactions

Skills

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field
• 2+ years of sales experience in food ingredients, additives, or related sectors
• Strong understanding of food formulation, regulatory standards, and product applications
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel within the region for client meetings and industry events