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Ref: NP335-31
Job description / Role
Head of Sales - Dates - Agri (Based in Qassim, KSA)
YALJ is a Saudi Arabian based group of companies that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture, with its headquarters in Makkah. Its real estate portfolio comprises of Makkah lands which are being developed with the Umrah and Hajj market in mind. Its agricultural business currently cultivates more than 270,000 date palms in Gassim and Medina using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ Group.
YALJ are currently searching for a Head of Sales to be based in Qassim, KSA.
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for sales and marketing of dates including:
• National wholesale markets
• National Retail outlets and open new shops throughout KSA
• Establish Export markets
• Open Channels with major Supermarkets
• Key corporate accounts
• He will be responsible to create and establish YALA brand and market awareness
• Willingness to travel in KSA and overseas
Requirements
Ideally the successful candidate should be educated to university level and at least 10 years of sales and marketing experience in the food industry.
Ideally, some experience of sales and marketing of dates.
Package and benefits:
• Competitive salary
• 2 months of housing allowance
• Annual vacation tickets
• Phone allowance
• Car or transport allowance
About the Company
Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group is a collection of firms that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture. Its real estate portfolio includes several lands in the Jeddah / Makkah region which include hospitality and commercial real estate. Its agricultural business currently cultivates more than 280,000 date palms using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ group.