Leader Western Region📣 Job Ad

About the Role

LIXIL is seeking a Leader for the Western Region in Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah. This full-time position operates within the Grohe Saudi Arabia Ltd. Co. and the IMEA region. The successful candidate will be jointly accountable for the overall performance of the Projects Channel in Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Role Objectives and Responsibilities

This role is designed to drive project sales by identifying key channels and targets, and by fostering strong relationships with developers, contractors, designers, hotel operators, healthcare institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. Collaboration with various departments is essential to enhance service and support for project sales, ultimately aiming to increase sales results and market penetration.

• Be collectively accountable for the overall delivery of results for the Projects Channel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Execute responsibilities to achieve the assigned Project Channel Sales Mission for the region, in line with corporate objectives and KPIs.
• Identify and target key channels for project business, including Sub Channel B (Residential: Developers, Contractors & Designers), Sub Channel A (Hotels: Hotel Operators & Developers), and Sub Channel C (Health Care: Owners, Healthcare Institutions).
• Collaborate with relevant departments to define and deliver essential tools for both direct and indirect customers to enhance service and support for project sales, aiming for increased sales results.
• Facilitate product updates for project customers from the Supply Chain Management (SCM) and product teams.
• Regularly visit contractors, developers, dealers, and consultants to promote Grohe products by building a strong network of professional influencers and decision-makers.
• Support distribution channels and work closely with Channel Partners in the Projects segment.
• Provide accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts for project sales, along with comprehensive reports.
• Measure and analyze critical success factors to identify best practices and implement improvement processes.
• Develop and maintain a database of all key project contacts in the region and prepare reports for senior management.
• Gather competitor market intelligence and report findings to management.
• Adhere to budget guidelines in the most efficient manner.
• Identify marketing and specification events to maximize exposure and new business opportunities, and explore/report on events that enhance brand strength within the sector.
• Ensure full adherence to and utilization of Salesforce for creating and managing a detailed database of leads, opportunities, and client prospects with all related information.
• Ensure adequate coordination with other business channels and the Leader Projects KSA (*, OTC, Showroom) to achieve common goals and KPIs for the region.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a strong background in project sales and market development within the building materials industry or a similar field. The role requires a proven ability to manage external relationships and stakeholders effectively in a dynamic environment.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a comparable position with in-depth knowledge of the market.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of total professional experience.
• Experience in the building materials industry or a similar field is required.
• Demonstrated success in working within a fast-paced, rapidly growing, highly competitive, and deadline-oriented environment while maintaining quality and reputation for excellence.
• Proven experience in managing external relationships and other stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent is required. An MBA is considered a plus.

Required Skills

• Sales
• Project Management
• Channel Management
• Business Development
• Relationship Management
• Market Intelligence
• Salesforce

Work Location and Language

This is a full-time role based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is required, with proficiency in other languages considered an advantage.