Key Account Executive

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Saudi Arabia.

📋 Description

• Establish and nurture professional relationships with customers to enhance base sales, new product development, and promotional activities.

• Assist in the implementation of sales strategies for designated customers and locations.

• Enhance product availability, visibility, and promotional execution to drive sales growth and profitability.

• Ensure optimal product presence, visibility, and shelf positioning across customer locations.

• Apply merchandising standards to achieve the highest visual impact at the point of sale.

• Execute and oversee promotional initiatives, including the placement of point-of-purchase materials.

• Visit customer locations to verify stock levels, displays, pricing, and adherence to promotional guidelines.

• Monitor promotional execution and report findings, gaps, and competitor activities.

• Foster positive working relationships with customers and outlet teams.

• Assist in sales negotiations and follow up on agreed-upon actions.

• Analyze sales performance and pinpoint areas for enhancement using available data.

• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other internal departments to address operational challenges.

• Keep accurate records and generate regular sales and activation reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

• A relevant diploma combined with practical experience may also be acceptable.

• Around 1–2 years of experience in sales, account support, merchandising, or a customer-facing role, ideally within the FMCG/CPG sector.

• Recent graduates with relevant internships, field sales, or merchandising experience may also be considered.

• No specific professional certification is necessary.

• A valid driving license and willingness to travel between customer locations may be required, depending on the market.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Solid understanding of basic sales and negotiation concepts.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Commercial acumen, including a basic understanding of sales performance and profitability.

• Persistence, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset.

• Capability to build strong customer relationships and follow through on commitments.

• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently in the field while effectively collaborating with the broader team.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other reporting tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• No relocation support is available.

• Equal opportunity employment.