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Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title:  Sales Manager KSA

Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Date:  May 2, 2025
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166647 - Jeddah, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

 

The CP SkinHealth Group is a part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, a 20B USD sales Company, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. 

 

Job Summary:

 

As Saudi Sales Manager, you will be responsible for partnering with the Filorga distributor overseeing all operational and  strategic decisions, aiming at increasing our distribution in the top medical doors and Pharmacies for Filorga.

 

Our Sales Manager will lead our company through a period of expansion and innovation, moving a very dynamic entity to the next level, interacts with Filorga and CP SkinHealth teams  to ensure that the go to market in the country delivers against the business goals, and expands the brand awareness and brand penetration, leveraging our strong ties with the medical professionals.

 

 

What You’ll Do:

 

  • 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.

 

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