Projects Sales Manager - Decorative Coatings

We are seeking for a dynamic and proactive Projects Sales Manager to lead our sales operations in the Western Province (Jeddah) of Saudi Arabia. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic project growth in the construction and infrastructure sectors while leading a high-performing team. This role will directly report into the Commercial Director Decorative Projects - Middle East.

Own your region lead your team and close impactful deals - your next career move starts here!

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies and execution plans to achieve and exceed sales targets

• Set and track individual annual sales targets and drive team strategies for target achievement

• Conduct business review meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions and this role will have 3 direct reports

• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in construction real estate and infrastructure sectors

• Foster a culture of trust transparency and ethical conduct within the team

• Promote honest communication and respect for diversity while leading a multicultural sales team

• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all sales activities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects consultants contractors and developers

• Monitor market trends competitor activities and pricing strategies to provide business insights

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing logistics operations finance and technical departments

• Maintain accurate records of sales activities project status updates and client interactions

• Prepare regular performance and market reports for internal customers

• Ensure the use and updating of CRM tools and systems (e.g. IQS / CPQ for Sales)

• Monitor accounts receivable resolve issues and coordinate with credit control teams

• Handle customer complaints in line with the companys established procedure to maintain high customer satisfaction.

• Develop business cases share market intelligence and support strategic planning with regional leadership

• Tackle assignments of strategic importance across the region as needed

• Willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia and occasionally abroad for business needs

What were looking for:

• University degree in Business Administration or MBA would be valuable.

• Minimum 7 years of sales experience with people leadership skills

• Knowledge of the paint sector would be valuable.

• Strong leadership traits and being a collaborative teammate

• Result oriented by being resilient principled consistent & having effective prioritizing skills in their approach

• Self-motivated and driven and possess a customer centric attitude

• Strong communication negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate in English & Arabic

• Proficient computer skills Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel and Dynamic AX/D365).

Does it sound like a match to you

Click the Apply for position button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.

Final deadline for applications is 07 Aug 2025.

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