General Foodservice Manager

Job Title: General Foodservices Manager Job Location: Dubai (UAE) The Company Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 43,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion in 2025. An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group The Opportunity. The opportunity We are seeking an experienced General Foodservices Manager to lead the execution of the regional Foodservices strategy and deliver sustainable sales and profitability growth. The role is responsible for developing regional business plans, strengthening customer relationships, expanding market coverage, and leading Regional Territory Managers and their teams. The successful candidate will combine strong Foodservice and HORECA experience with commercial awareness, strategic planning capability, and the leadership skills required to deliver results in a demanding FMCG environment. Key Responsibilities • Drive regional Foodservices sales, margin, and profitability. • Develop and execute regional growth and expansion plans. • Lead, coach, and develop Regional Territory Managers and their teams. • Strengthen key customer relationships and secure new business opportunities. • Drive sales forecasting, product planning, and market execution. • Use performance and market insights to identify growth opportunities. • Manage credit, collections, trade investment, and channel assets. • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective execution of the Foodservices strategy. Candidates Without the Following Will Not Be Considered • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline. • 14+ years of experience in Foodservice / HORECA Sales / FMCG Sales / Distributor Sales. • Proven track record in managing regional foodservice operations and driving business growth. • Demonstrated capability in customer development, commercial planning, and product portfolio management. • Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability. • Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and time-management skills. • Willingness to travel and work flexibly according to business requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.