About the Role
Remal Al Sharq Investment Company, through its subsidiary Al Wasl Food, is seeking a Food Service Manager to be based in Riyadh. This role is focused on driving commercial growth and expanding market share within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for positioning Al Wasl Food as a key partner for major hotel chains, restaurant groups, commercial cafes, and large-scale catering operations.
Al Wasl Food is an importer and distributor of food and beverage products, including rice, sauces, and baking ingredients, serving professional kitchens. Operating under Remal Al Sharq Investment Company, a group focused on strategic growth in key economic sectors of the Kingdom, Al Wasl Food offers a stable and agile work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute commercial strategies to increase sales within the KSA Foodservice and HORECA sectors.
- Identify, secure, and manage B2B partnerships with multi-unit restaurant groups, hospitality chains, and catering companies.
- Drive the adoption of Al Wasl Food's product categories, including rice, oils, sauces, and culinary ingredients, into corporate menus and supply chains.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with corporate chefs, F&B directors, and heads of procurement.
- Manage pricing, commercial margins, and marketing investments to ensure profitable sales volume growth.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Saudi Nationals only, in compliance with local regulations.
- A minimum of 5 to 8 years of proven business development and sales growth experience within the KSA Foodservice / HORECA sector.
- An active network of decision-makers in procurement, culinary, and hospitality sectors across the Kingdom.
- Extensive experience handling high-volume food portfolios such as rice, oils, and sauces.
Required Skills
- Expertise in developing and implementing Commercial Strategies.
- Proven ability in Key Account Acquisition and management.
- Proficiency in driving Portfolio Integration of food products.
- Strong Stakeholder Management capabilities, particularly at executive levels.
- Skilled in Financial Performance Management and commercial negotiations.
- Demonstrated success in Business Development and achieving Sales Growth.
- An established Industry Network within the Saudi Foodservice and HORECA sectors.
- Comprehensive Product Knowledge of essential food items.
- Exceptional Corporate Negotiation skills.
- Strong Financial Acumen.
- An Entrepreneurial Mindset coupled with a Target-Driven Mindset.
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Candidates will work within a dynamic food sector, supported by the infrastructure of a major investment group. The company fosters a work environment built on trust, motivation, and collaboration. This role offers potential avenues toward future executive positions within the group.