Kimberly-Clark

National Modern Trade & E-Commerce Manager

Saudi Arabia- Jeddah Full time
National Modern Trade & E-Commerce Manager

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re here to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven leader to lead our modern trade and e-commerce across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the National Modern Trade & E-Commerce Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our sales growth, building strong customer partnerships, and leading a high-performing team to deliver business excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Channel Leadership:
    Develop and execute winning channel strategies, including promotional plans, innovation launches, and monthly priorities, integrating customer and shopper insights to respond to market competition. Ensure all plans are executed on time and in full.
  • Sales Operations Management:
    Oversee and control sales operations to achieve channel sales and profit targets, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Customer Relationship Development:
    Build and nurture relationships with key customers at all levels, focusing on strategic partnerships and long-term collaboration.
  • Joint Business Planning:
    Lead the development and execution of Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with customers to drive mutual growth and business success.
  • Team Leadership & Development:
    Inspire, motivate, and develop the sales team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
  • Market & Channel Analysis:
    Analyze channel performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics to inform effective decision-making and strategy adjustments.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.  

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. 

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring. 

You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. 

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:  

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in Modern Trade Sales Leadership role, with a strong background in multinational FMCG environments.
  • At least 4 years’ hands-on experience in e-commerce, covering various formats and key business drivers.
  • Proven ability to design, develop, and implement strategic programs and supporting tactics.
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics, with a track record of delivering results and solving complex problems.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, complemented by highly developed interpersonal and leadership abilities.
  • Willingness to travel and collaborate within a global team of professionals.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English languages.
  • Proven track of leading Managers.

Total Benefits 

A chance to work with iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Kotex®.

Opportunities for growth in a global market leader.

You’ll work with passionate teams, cutting-edge technologies, and have the opportunity to make a real impact on customer experience and business growth.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

To Be Considered 
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.  

And finally, the fine print…. 

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background checks.

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Primary Location

Jeddah Sales Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time