Sales Manager📣 Job Ad

About this Position
The Senior Area Sales Manager is empowered to and holds full accountability for Henkel business performance within the assigned area via daily, weekly, and monthly activities in liaison with both, internal and external stakeholders.

What You´ll Do

• Executes sales strategy and develops action plans for area of responsibility in line with strategic priorities.
• Delivers sales and distribution targets in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Leads, coaches and mentors sales team members and ensures their respective education and development.
• Ensures efficient geographical coverage and cross-selling opportunities to achieve full business potential.
• Monitors sales team’s daily activity to ensure KPIs are met and standards followed.
• Coordinates the daily operations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds excellent relationships with distributors and key customers.
• Controls the order and payment cycle with the distributor and retail customers.
• Manages stock levels at distributor and ensures FIFO principles are followed.
• Prepares sales forecasts and identifies new growth opportunities.
• Supports the marketing department with market intelligence data.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration.
• Good command of English and Arabic is a must.
• Minimum 10 years of sales experience, preferably in FMCG, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Leadership skills and distributor management experience are a must.
• Retail and van sales operations experience required.
• MS Office Proficiency and solid business acumen.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong follow-up skills and determination to achieve results.

Join Henkel and become part of a diverse team that enriches and improves lives every day through our products and solutions.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Area Sales Manager to join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Services team at Hitachi Energy, part of our Grid Integration business in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the growth of our innovative energy solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Selling Hitachi Energy's portfolio of systems & services to customers while achieving required volume and profitability.
• Establishing and maintaining customer relationships to understand needs and ensure a positive customer experience throughout the sales process.
• Preparing sales plans and performs regular reviews, proposing recovery plans for potential order shortfalls.
• Creating added value for customers and ensuring successful outcomes in transactions and proposals.
• Ensuring efficient marketing activities and communicating changes in Hitachi Energy's portfolio to customers.
• Supporting Sales Manager in identifying new market opportunities and sharing know-how.
• Managing sales processes and supporting collection and project management activities.
• Preparing offers in coordination with the bid department while ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.

Your Background

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the energy or industry sector.
• Experience in service sales of grid connections is preferred.
• Experience with HV Power Electronic solutions is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in English.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, dedicated to powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies.

Join COMM-IT MIDDLE EAST as a Sales Manager!
We are looking for a driven and experienced Sales Manager to lead our business growth within the Saudi Arabian market. The ideal candidate will possess a robust track record in selling Engineering Consulting and Outsourcing solutions to various industrial clients, including Manufacturing, Petrochemical, and EPC Contractors.

Qualifications:

• 5–13 years of proven sales experience in engineering solutions, Staffing/Outsourcing services.
• Established relationships and a strong network in the Manufacturing, Petrochemical, and EPC sectors in Saudi Arabia.
• Successful experience in consultative selling and client acquisition.
• Thorough understanding of industrial sales strategies and long-cycle sales processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, along with a strong business acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial, Business Administration, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans targeting industrial sectors.
• Proactively identify, qualify, and generate new business opportunities.
• Drive the complete sales cycle, including lead generation, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams to tailor solutions that meet client requirements.