Shan Foods Private Limited Looking for Regional Manager – Middle East at United Arab Emirates Full Time

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If you are thinking about food, we know we have got you covered. If you are thinking about more than that, you have come to the right place. Whether you are sitting in the Middle East, Europe or working from North America, you will find us to make your meals a whole lot richer, simpler and tastier with the promise of an authentic homely feel.

Shan Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in growing together and constantly learning from everyone around us. Our people are not only driving the business, they are all contributing towards the growth of the food industry worldwide.

Let’s give you a quick sneak peek into the life of a Regional Manager Middle East

The position’s primary objective is to facilitate sustainable financial growth by increasing sales and fostering robust partnerships with clients and distribution partners. The individual in this role will be accountable for both business development initiatives and overseeing regional sales management within assigned region.

Things you will be doing as a Regional Manager Middle East

• Developing Annual Sales Plan, Budgets, and Sales Strategies: Create a detailed and comprehensive annual sales plan aligned with Shan Foods strategic goals, encompassing sales targets, budgets, and strategies to drive revenue growth.

• Optimizing Business Opportunities for Regional Growth: Identify, pursue, and optimize both new and existing business opportunities within the assigned MENA region, aligning efforts with Shan Foods strategic plan for sustainable growth.

• Sales Performance Monitoring and Corrective Action: Monitor and assess sales performance across all outlets within the MENA region. Initiate corrective actions as needed to address issues and enhance sales performance.

• Development and Implementation of Operational Policies: Formulate and implement comprehensive policies and procedures covering key operational areas, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and compliance with company standards.

• Ensuring Legal Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, while proactively identifying, understanding, and mitigating potential risks that could impact business operations.

• Market Development and Distributor Relations: Develop and expand into new markets, fostering productive relationships with vendors and distributors to facilitate market penetration and enhance distribution networks.

• Overseeing Operations and Marketing Effectiveness: Direct and oversee operations and promotional activities across all chains, evaluating the effectiveness of marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness and sales.

• Leadership and Guidance to Distributors: Provide strong leadership, motivation, and guidance to distributors, empowering them to achieve growth and profitability targets in line with company objectives.

• Financial Monitoring and Budget Adherence: Monitor financial costs and expenses, ensuring adherence to the established budgetary constraints while optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.

What are we looking for in you

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree from any accredited local or foreign institute
• Minimum 10 Years of FMCG Sales experience.
• Strong understanding of the Middle East market and industry trends
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful insights for strategic decision-making
• Results-oriented with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments