Sales Manager : Saudi Arabia

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Region

Job Number #164394 - Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

What You’ll Do:

• Will be responsible for managing the Saudi Arabia market, based in Dubai
• Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the company’s vision and objectives,
• Ensuring profitability and growth.
• Influence and motivate the distributors to improve the execution of the approved plans
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, of course the distributors, but also be involved in developing the relationship with local key opinion leaders in medical ( clinics, dermatologists, aestheticians) but also with beauty influencers, to strengthen brand advocacy, brand love and brand awareness of our brand.
• Drive the local portfolio of Filorga to ensure we cover the main consumer needs while keeping a focus mindset, within Saudi Ministry of Health constraints.
• Ensure the distributor’s compliance with all regulatory, legal, and professional standards.
• Monitor financial performance, prepare budgets, and manage operational costs to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Represent the company at major industry events, conferences, trade shows, and media interviews.
• Lead marketing efforts to effectively position the brands in competitive markets, including digital marketing strategies and partnerships.
  
  

What We’re Looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a leadership role with a strong commercial focus
• Fluent Arabic - English, French is a plus
• Prior Experience of Saudi Market
• Keen to travel frequently as required
• Significant experience in medical visits and or Pharmacy dispensing, ideally in Saudi, and deep understanding of skincare/cosmetics and/or aesthetics markets, including regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated strategic leader as well as the ability to successfully inspire hands-on approach to ensure a high level of performance
  
  

Disclaimer - Interested candidates are requested to upload their resumes drafted in English language only.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.