Position: Area Sales Manager
Location: Jeddah
Total Salary: SAR 14,000
Saqr Consultng Partners are currently looking to fill this position for a leading detergent company.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales plans to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
- Manage sales activities across the assigned Riyadh or Jeddah region.
- Expand distribution and increase market coverage for detergent and home care products.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets, and key accounts.
- Identify new customers and business opportunities within the assigned territory.
- Lead, supervise, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and regional targets.
- Monitor product availability, pricing, promotions, visibility, and competitor activities in the market.
- Conduct regular market visits and ensure proper execution of sales and merchandising plans.
- Monitor customer performance, collections, credit limits, and outstanding payments.
- Prepare sales forecasts, performance reports, and market analysis for management.
- Coordinate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure product availability and successful promotions.
- Provide regular updates on competitor pricing, new product launches, market trends, and customer feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience, preferably within detergents, home care products, FMCG, or consumer goods.
- Previous experience as an Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Sales Supervisor, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of the Riyadh market and distribution channels.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing new markets.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to analyze sales performance and develop effective action plans.
- Valid Saudi driving license is preferred.
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with direct experience in laundry detergents, dishwashing products, household cleaners, fabric care, personal/home care products, or related FMCG categories will be highly preferred.