Sales Director

Lead the Saudi Arabia office affiliates, including all legal, regulatory, and governmental relations. Ensure full compliance with local legislation while achieving revenue and profitability targets through effective sales, resource management, and organizational leadership.

•Develop, implement, and oversee market and sales strategies for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Align these with global and regional marketing initiatives to strengthen market presence and customer relationships.

•Drive the execution of global strategic initiatives by translating corporate goals into actionable local plans and integrating them seamlessly into daily operations.

•Collaborate closely with the Regional Finance Director, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning. Provide support during internal and external audits by ensuring transparency and high-quality documentation.

•Oversee all operational departments, including Sales, Service, Engineering, Health & Safety, Property Management, and Quality Assurance. Ensure cross-functional efficiency, operational excellence, and strong customer focus.

•Monitor organizational performance through KPIs, regularly communicating results to teams. Provide clear direction, foster accountability, and encourage active contributions toward shared business objectives.

•Ensure strict compliance with company policies, reporting standards, local regulations, and Freudenberg Group directives, especially regarding business ethics, sustainability, and corporate governance.

•Proven P&L ownership and business accountability

•Leadership experience with span of 5+ direct reports and overall responsibility for 50+ employees, including leaders of teams.

•Demonstrated Sales and Business Development success with a strong customer network and deep understanding of the aftermarket business model.

•Balanced leadership approach: hands-on when needed while effectively delegating.

•Business-fluent in English and Arabic & strong communicator

•Strong familiarity with local Saudi customer landscape, structures, and business practices.

•Experienced in multinational matrix organizations

•Track record in driving transformation initiatives and leading change management programs.

University degree and 15+ years of Sales an/or Business Development experience in the Saudi Oil & Gas market.

•Capable of providing clear vision and translating global strategy into actionable local strategy.

•Demonstrates proactive behavior, strong results orientation, and ability to energize and engage teams.

•Familiar with corporate standards, governance, and compliance frameworks.