Group Sales & Marketing Director; FMCG Food & Non Food

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

• Posting Date: 21/06/2026
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• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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.