Career Opportunities: General Sales Manager (Sales) (87129)

General Sales Manager

The Company

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 billion on sales of SAR 20.97 billion in 2024.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced General Sales Manager to lead and manage van sales operations, driving regional growth and profitability. The role is responsible for managing diverse sales teams, planning sales territories, organizing resources, setting budgets, directing sales distribution, ensuring superior customer service, and overseeing credit and trade collections. The position requires strong leadership, market understanding, and the ability to deliver consistent performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all regional van sales operations

• Plan and optimize sales territories and route execution

• Drive sales targets, growth, and profitability

• Organize resources to maximize distribution efficiency

• Maintain high customer service standards

• Manage credit, trade collections, and compliance

• Monitor sales trends, market execution, and competitor activities

• Coach, develop, and lead large sales teams

Candidates without the following will not be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, or related field)

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including at least 4 years in a senior management role within a van sales environment.

• Proven experience leading and managing large sales teams

• Strong analytical, numerical, and decision‑making skills

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Valid driving license

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

To apply, please submit your current CV along with a cover letter indicating your current and expected remuneration package.