Senior Sales Director | Saudi Arabia

- Lead the Saudi Arabia business with overall responsibility for P&L, revenue, profitability, and organizational effectiveness .
- Manage all legal, regulatory, governmental, and compliance-related matters , ensuring adherence to Saudi legislation and company policies.
- Develop and implement market, sales, and business development strategies for Saudi Arabia.
- Drive revenue growth by strengthening relationships with key customers and developing new business opportunities within the Saudi Oil & Gas and industrial markets .
- Translate global strategic initiatives into clear and actionable local business plans and ensure effective implementation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with major Saudi customers, stakeholders, partners, and industry decision-makers.
- Lead the aftermarket business , identifying opportunities to increase customer retention, service revenues, and long-term account value.
- Collaborate with the Finance function on forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, and performance management .
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and provide required support for internal and external audits .
- Provide overall leadership to Sales, Service, Engineering, Health & Safety, Property Management, and Quality Assurance functions.
- Monitor organizational performance through clearly defined KPIs , communicate results, and drive corrective actions where required.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a large organization, including managers and functional leaders, while fostering accountability and high performance.
- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and maintain a strong customer-centric culture .
- Drive business transformation, organizational development, and change management initiatives .
- Ensure strict adherence to corporate governance, business ethics, sustainability, compliance, and reporting standards .
- Represent the organization at senior-level customer meetings, industry forums, government interactions, and strategic business discussions.
- Provide clear leadership and vision while balancing a hands-on management approach with effective delegation .

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

- Strong commercial and strategic mindset.
- Results-oriented with a proven ability to deliver revenue and profitability targets.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Ability to provide a clear vision and inspire teams toward common business objectives.
- Proactive, energetic, and highly accountable leadership style.
- Ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.
- Hands-on leadership approach combined with strong delegation and people-development skills.
- Strong customer focus and relationship-building capability.

Requirements

University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline.; 10+ years of Sales and/or Business Development experience in the Saudi Oil & Gas market.; Proven experience in P&L ownership and overall business accountability .; Strong track record in sales growth, business development, and customer relationship management .; Strong understanding of the Saudi Oil & Gas customer landscape, market structures, and local business practices .; Demonstrated experience with aftermarket/service business models .; Proven leadership experience managing 5+ direct reports and an overall organization of 50+ employees , including team leaders/managers.; Experience working within multinational and matrix organizations .; Demonstrated success in leading transformation and change management initiatives .; Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, ethics, and business standards .; Excellent strategic thinking and ability to convert global strategy into practical local business plans .; English: Business fluent – Mandatory.; Arabic: Business fluent – Mandatory.