Regional Key Account Manager MEA

Job description / Role

The Regional Key Account Manager MEA plays a pivotal role in driving business strategy across the Middle East and Africa region by leading commercial operations, developing partnerships, and expanding market presence. The role focuses on strategic leadership, distributor management, and accelerating growth in core categories.

Client Details

A leading consumer health and personal care business with a strong global presence.

Description

* Lead and manage commercial operations across MEA, overseeing P&L, market execution, and growth strategy.
* Manage and develop distributor relationships in key regional markets to ensure effective market penetration and product availability.
* Identify market opportunities and design tailored go-to-market strategies for different territories across the MEA region.
* Ensure alignment with global brand and commercial strategies while adapting to local market dynamics.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams (marketing, regulatory, supply chain) to deliver on sales and growth objectives.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to ensure business sustainability and agility.
* Drive portfolio optimization and channel expansion (pharmacies, modern trade, e-commerce, etc.).

Job Offer

A competitive annual package and benefits

* Strong regional experience in the MEA Consumer Pharma industry, preferably in OTC consumer pharma or personal care products.
* Proven ability to manage complex distributor networks and deliver commercial results in diverse markets.
* Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities and excellent cross-cultural leadership.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.