Country/General Manager

Job description / Role

NTS Group is exclusively working with a leading consumer organization in Saudi to recruit a Country Manager/General Manager. The role is responsible to build and lead a sustainable high performance country team whilst creating the annual country business plan to drive accelerated future top and bottom-line growth.

Responsibilities:
• Build and lead a sustainable high performance country team.
• Create the annual and midterm country business plan to drive accelerated future top and bottom-line growth.
• Deliver on yearly set business plan KPI’s: P&L, market share, distribution, brand health indicators.
• Oversee commercial responsibilities of third-party distribution partner brands under the companies division.
• Oversee a sustainable launch of the company and secure synergies.
• Establish strong and effective relationships with external stakeholders etc.
• Plan, manage and deliver on the yearly Business Plan.
• Marketing and Sales Excellence.
• Third party partnerships management.
• Strengthen the Organization.

Requirements

• Profound knowledge and minimum 10 years of A-brand experience in FMCG sales & distribution models, competitor activity and consumer behavior in an FMCG context, especially the KSA market.
• Multi-faceted marketing experience in ATL/advertising, PR, events and sponsorship marketing, experienced in below the line, sales and trade marketing functions.
• Ability to work through business strategies and implement them successfully, while managing the associated change & people processes.
• Strong analytical ability and commercial acumen to understand financial statements and market trends.
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• High standard of integrity with a passion for the brand and commitment to company values.
• An entrepreneurial ’can - do’ attitude facilitated by continuous learning and application of appropriate ’best practices’.
• A successful experience in a similar position of leadership & accountability, with strong people management skills and the ability to lead, motivate & coach team.
• Fluency in spoken & written English and Arabic is mandatory.

About the Company

NTS Group is a leading specialist recruitment firm and experts at recruiting skilled, qualified and professional people in the Middle East.

Our promise is simple. To provide our clients and candidates an expert, professional and bespoke service whilst maintaining the highest levels of integrity and honesty.

NTS Group specialise within contingency, retained and search based recruitment campaigns across the following sectors;

Finance & Accountancy Professional Office Support Sales & Marketing Operations

To our clients, we understand people are your biggest asset and the future of your business. This is why we focus on understanding not only your technical requirements, but your culture, values and vision in order to find the right people for your business first time.

To our candidates, we believe in honesty, integrity and supporting you throughout the entire process. We listen to what you want and proactively go to market to assist you in finding your dream job.