Senior Sales Director | Saudi Arabia
At a glance
Leadership Sales Leadership role at Hudson Manpower. Al Jubail · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Run the Saudi business with accountability for P&L, revenue, profitability, and organizational performance
- Set Saudi market, sales, and development plans, then turn global priorities into executable local actions
- Grow Oil & Gas and industrial revenue through major accounts, new opportunities, and stronger customer relationships
- Lead aftermarket growth by improving retention, service income, and the long-term value of customer accounts
- Direct Sales, Service, Engineering, Health & Safety, Property Management, and Quality Assurance across the organization
What you bring
- A university degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related discipline
- At least ten years in Saudi Oil & Gas sales or business development
- Direct ownership of P&L and broad business results, with evidence of sales and development growth
- Leadership of at least five direct reports and an organization exceeding fifty employees
- Business-fluent English and Arabic, both required
Who this fits
This role suits a senior Saudi Oil & Gas commercial leader who can own a full business, manage a large organization, and work across multinational matrix structures. You should be comfortable with aftermarket models, transformation, compliance, government interactions, and senior customer relationships. The position is onsite in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
From the employer
Lead the Saudi Arabia business with overall responsibility for P&L, revenue, profitability, and organizational effectiveness.
Manage all legal, regulatory, governmental, and compliance-related matters, ensuring adherence to Saudi legislation and company policies.
Develop and implement market, sales, and business development strategies for Saudi Arabia.
Drive revenue growth by strengthening relationships with key customers and developing new business opportunities within the Saudi Oil & Gas and industrial markets.
Translate global strategic initiatives into clear and actionable local business plans and ensure effective implementation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with major Saudi customers, stakeholders, partners, and industry decision-makers.
Lead the aftermarket business, identifying opportunities to increase customer retention, service revenues, and long-term account value.
Collaborate with the Finance function on forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
Ensure accurate financial reporting and provide required support for internal and external audits.
Provide overall leadership to Sales, Service, Engineering, Health & Safety, Property Management, and Quality Assurance functions.
Monitor organizational performance through clearly defined KPIs, communicate results, and drive corrective actions where required.
Lead, motivate, and develop a large organization, including managers and functional leaders, while fostering accountability and high performance.
Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and maintain a strong customer-centric culture.
Drive business transformation, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
Ensure strict adherence to corporate governance, business ethics, sustainability, compliance, and reporting standards.
Represent the organization at senior-level customer meetings, industry forums, government interactions, and strategic business discussions.
Provide clear leadership and vision while balancing a hands-on management approach with effective delegation.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline.
10+ years of Sales and/or Business Development experience in the Saudi Oil & Gas market.
Proven experience in P&L ownership and overall business accountability.
Strong track record in sales growth, business development, and customer relationship management.
Strong understanding of the Saudi Oil & Gas customer landscape, market structures, and local business practices.
Demonstrated experience with aftermarket/service business models.
Proven leadership experience managing 5+ direct reports and an overall organization of 50+ employees, including team leaders/managers.
Experience working within multinational and matrix organizations.
Demonstrated success in leading transformation and change management initiatives.
Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, ethics, and business standards.
Excellent strategic thinking and ability to convert global strategy into practical local business plans.
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
Strong commercial and strategic mindset.
Results-oriented with a proven ability to deliver revenue and profitability targets.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management abilities.
Ability to provide a clear vision and inspire teams toward common business objectives.
Proactive, energetic, and highly accountable leadership style.
Ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.
Hands-on leadership approach combined with strong delegation and people-development skills.
Strong customer focus and relationship-building capability.
Language Requirements
English: Business fluent – Mandatory.
Arabic: Business fluent – Mandatory.
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