Job description

Group Sales & Marketing Director (FMCG Food & Non Food) Jeddah

• Posting Date: 21/06/2026
• Ref: KSA-452
• Position: Group Sales & Marketing Director (FMCG Food & Non Food) Jeddah
• Location: KSA
• City: Jeddah
• Sector: FMCG
• Years of Experience 15 plus
• Qualification: BA
• Salary: High Market Rate
• Workdays: 6
• Description:

  Our client is a leading Large company in the field of Manufacturing / FMCG Food and Non-Food. We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Group Sales & Marketing Director to join their executive team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  
  

  Reporting directly to the CEO, the ideal candidate will be a strong turnaround leader with extensive experience navigating large-scale organizations. You will be responsible for driving commercial growth, transforming sales strategies, and elevating brand presence across both food and non-food FMCG sectors within the Saudi market.

  
  Main Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Strategic Commercial Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive, long-term sales and marketing strategies aligned with the group’s financial and growth objectives.

    
    

  • Market & Brand Transformation: Lead turnaround initiatives to optimize brand positioning, expand market share, and drive revenue growth in both food and non-food portfolios.

    
    

  • Sales & Distribution Management: Oversee entire traditional, modern trade, and wholesale distribution channels across Saudi Arabia, ensuring maximum product penetration and availability.

    
    

  • P&L and Budget Accountability: Manage the commercial department’s budget, pricing strategies, and P&L targets to maximize profitability and return on investment (ROI).

    
    

  • Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with key retail partners, distributors, and regulatory bodies within the region.

    
    

  • Team Leadership & Capability Building: Mentor, inspire, and scale a high-performing, bilingual sales and marketing team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

    
    

  • Market Intelligence & Innovation: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to identify new product development (NPD) and market expansion opportunities.

    
    
  Job Requirements

  • Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

    
    

  • Experience: 15+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience, with a proven track record in a large-scale FMCG manufacturing environment.

    
    

  • Market Knowledge: Deep, localized expertise in the Saudi Arabian FMCG market is essential; previous exposure to multinational company structures is a significant advantage.

    
    

  • Languages: Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English is mandatory.

    
    

  • Work Schedule: 6 working days per week.

    
    

  • Availability: Immediately or within a 30-day notice period.

    
    

  • Location/Mobility: Candidates must currently reside Inside Saudi Arabia.

    
    
  
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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

8+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma