Sales Director

Confidential Company; Dammam, Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a seasoned leader to head the Saudi Arabia office, owning P&L, directing cross‑functional teams, and driving revenue growth. You will translate global strategy into local plans and ensure compliance with local regulations, governance, and ethics.

You will oversee Sales, Service, Engineering, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance, foster a high‑performance culture, manage 50+ staff, and report KPIs to stakeholders while strengthening customer relationships in the Saudi

Qualifications

• Proven P&L ownership and business accountability.
• Leadership experience with 5+ direct reports and 50+ employees.
• Sales and business development with a strong customer network.
• Experience in multinational matrix organizations.
• 15+ years in Sales and/or Business Development in Saudi Oil & Gas.
• Fluent English and Arabic; strong communication.
• Capable of translating global strategy into local plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Saudi Arabia office affiliates including all regulatory and governmental relations.
• Develop implement and oversee market and sales strategies for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Align strategies with regional/global marketing to strengthen market presence and customer relations.
• Drive execution of global strategic initiatives into local plans and operations.
• Oversee all operational departments: Sales, Service, Engineering, Health Safety, Property, QA.
• Ensure compliance with policies, local regulations, governance standards and reporting KPIs.

Skills

P&L ownership

Leadership

Sales & BD

Cross-functional leadership

Bilingual English/Arabic

Change management

Strategic planning

Education

University degree

Job description

Lead the Saudi Arabia office affiliates including all legal regulatory and governmental relations Ensure full compliance with local legislation while achieving revenue and profitability targets through effective sales resource management and organizational leadership Develop implement and oversee market and sales strategies for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Align these with global and regional marketing initiatives to strengthen market presence and customer relationships Drive the execution of global strategic initiatives by translating corporate goals into actionable local plans and integrating them seamlessly into daily operations Collaborate closely with the Regional Finance Director ensuring accurate forecasting budgeting and financial planning Provide support during internal and external audits by ensuring transparency and high-quality documentation Oversee all operational departments including Sales Service Engineering Health Safety Property Management and Quality Assurance Ensure cross-functional efficiency operational excellence and strong customer focus Monitor organizational performance through KPIs regularly communicating results to teams Provide clear direction foster accountability and encourage active contributions toward shared business objectives Ensure strict compliance with company policies reporting standards local regulations and Freudenberg Group directives especially regarding business ethics sustainability and corporate governance.

• Proven P&L ownership and business accountability
• Leadership experience with span of 5+ direct reports and overall responsibility for 50+ employees, including leaders of teams.
• Demonstrated Sales and Business Development success with a strong customer network and deep understanding of the aftermarket business model.
• Balanced leadership approach: hands‑on when needed while effectively delegating.
• Business‑fluent in English and Arabic & strong communicator
• Strong familiarity with local Saudi customer landscape, structures, and business practices.
• Experienced in multinational matrix organizations
• Track record in driving transformation initiatives and leading change management programs.
• University degree and 15+ years of Sales an/or Business Development experience in the Saudi Oil & Gas market.
• Capable of providing clear vision and translating global strategy into actionable local strategy.
• Demonstrates proactive behavior, strong results orientation, and ability to energize and engage teams.
• Familiar with corporate standards, governance, and compliance frameworks.