Sales Manager (SMG001)

foregroundllc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager – Government & Semi-Government Accounts in Saudi Arabia to lead and expand sales within public sector institutions. You will manage the full sales lifecycle, oversee tender participation, and ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

The role focuses on building a robust government client portfolio, driving pipeline and revenue growth, and maintaining long-term relationships with public sector entities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience selling into government or semi-government sectors.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes and procurement cycles.
• Ability to manage segment-level P&L and stakeholder relationships.
• Fluent in Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of government and semi-government client portfolio.
• Oversee tender participation and price approvals.
• Ensure contractual compliance and service delivery meet procurement requirements.
• Drive segment revenue and pipeline growth across the Kingdom.

Skills

Government sales

Tendering processes

Procurement cycles

Stakeholder management

P&L management

Arabic fluency

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a leading consumer electronics and home appliances distribution organization in Saudi Arabia to strengthen its regional commercial operations. The company is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager – Government & Semi-Government Accounts to lead and expand sales penetration within public sector institutions.

The Role

The Sales Manager will lead the development of the government and semi‑government client portfolio, overseeing tender participation, institutional account growth, and long‑term relationship management with public sector entities. The role involves managing the full sales lifecycle, coordinating internal commercial approvals, and ensuring pricing, service delivery, and contractual compliance meet procurement requirements.

The position carries responsibility for segment revenue performance, pipeline development, and institutional market expansion across the Kingdom.

Candidate Profile

This role is open exclusively to local nationals with a minimum of 5 years of experience selling into government or semi‑government sectors. Candidates should demonstrate strong understanding of tendering processes, procurement cycles, and institutional stakeholder management. Commercial acumen, Arabic fluency, and the ability to manage segment-level P&L performance are essential for success in this role.