Sales Section Head – Out Of Home ChannelLocation: Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Workplace Type: On-site
Department: Sales - Out-of-Home
Reports To: Regional HOD Business Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position SummaryNestlé Waters is the global leader in bottled water, proudly producing Al Manhal and Nestlé Pure Life in Saudi Arabia.
As part of our Out-of-Home transformation journey, we are seeking a dynamic, field-oriented Sale Section Head to lead our strategy across B2B, Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés, and Catering channels.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to expand Nestlé Waters’ footprint in the Saudi market, strengthen distributor partnerships, and deliver exceptional service and commercial excellence across all key accounts.
A DAY IN THE LIFE...
- * Develop and execute the Ouf Of Home Channel Business Plan aligned with the company’s growth ambitions and profitability targets.
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within hospitality, catering, and coffee chains.
- Build and maintain long-term partnerships with national chains and key foodservice operators.
- Lead the transition to Route-to-Market, optimizing coverage, service standards, and ROI.
- Manage channel pricing, trade terms, and rebate frameworks to ensure financial discipline and competitive positioning.
- Coach, lead, and inspire a team of sales professionals and key account executives to achieve volume, revenue, and margin objectives.
- Partner cross-functionally with Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor performance through KPIs (Volume, NNS, OTIF, Visibility, Overdue) and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key stakeholders.
- Champion Nestlé’s standards of ethics, quality, and sustainability in every customer interaction.
What Will Make You Successful
- * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA is a plus.
- 3 – 5 years of progressive commercial experience in FMCG or Beverages, including 3+ years in B2B/ HORECA channel leadership.
- Strong track record in key account management, negotiation, and P&L ownership.
- Deep understanding of Saudi B2B/HORECA ecosystem, procurement cycles, and market dynamics.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and MS Excel.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Valid Saudi Driving License and flexibility to travel nationally.
What We Offer At NestléWhen you join Nestlé Waters, you become part of a global team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
We believe that our people set us apart, and we empower them to grow through performance, innovation, and care.
We Offer:
- * Exciting opportunities to develop your leadership career within Nestlé’s B2B ecosystem.
- A culture built on respect, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- A dynamic, international environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a
