Market Sales Manager

Job Description

A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a 2.7 billion turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and 96 nationalities.On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planets resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.Working together to better nourish and protect the planet.Lesaffre is developing its strategic intention to improve market knowledge and proximity in Middle East and Africa.Working in within the Middle East and East Africa subregion, and reporting to the Lesaffre Gulf General Manager, you will support our market business development in Saudia Arabia.The position can be based in Riyad or Jeddah.Your key responsibilities will be to :

• Develop sales performance of LESAFFRE according to company strategy and price policy
• Acquire a deep market knowledge: competitors/ distribution/ end users/all other stakeholders
• Imagine all the needed marketing initiatives to strengthen the market position of Lesaffre for all the segments of bread making
• Train and develop the sales and technical skills of all LESAFFRE distributors and final users
• Build the right networking relationship within the Bread making world
• Develop the image of Lesaffre to key customers. Secure a synergetic approach by coordinating Lesaffre support and develop new specific solutions in response to the local requirements
• Define the sales budget each year with the Line Manager and provide regular business report
• Constantly look for market opportunities how to develop the business in yeast and Baking Ingredients.

QualificationsProfile we are looking for :

• Graduated in Marketing & Sales or Business Administration and a previous 5-10 years experience in a comparable position in Saudi Arabia
• Fluent in standard English and Arabic
• Innovative with a strong desire to achieve
• Self-managing abilities essential, ability to prioritize and organize tasks
• Good interpersonal relations, ability for building nice relationships with different partners (distributors, clients)
• Self-motivated, diplomatic, energetic, strong ability to convince
• Knowledge of the Baking Industry will be appreciated

Additional InformationKindly note that the position can be based in Riyad or Jeddah.

Keyskills :
Networking Sales Market Knowledge Business Administration sales performance Marketing market opportunities

About Company

Since day one, we have relentlessly pursued a better way. Our purpose - to redefine the boundaries of ambition - is the reason we do it. We are global experts in shaping and making the built environment. We support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from development and consultancy to construction and operations. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Together, it all works towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. Today, we remain a privately owned business that has grown organically across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way. Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality - accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. Its the reason why we continue to grow and its the secret to how weve built some of the worlds most renowned buildings. Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact inclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team.You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here .