Sales & Operations Director

About This Role

This director-level role leads a Saudi-based industrial manufacturer, driving its growth and managing the business end-to-end with full P&L accountability. The focus is on acquiring new customers and increasing revenue, supported by disciplined operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L and build profitable growth through demand generation, customer development, and disciplined pricing
• Personally open doors and win new customers in Saudi Arabia
• Connect sales commitments with production, procurement, and inventory so orders are delivered on time
• Improve margins through better purchasing, less waste, and sound product costing
• Shape the organisation’s structure, skills, and processes as the business grows
• Turn business plans into clear KPIs and build an accountable, collaborative team

Requirements

• Full P&L ownership in industrial manufacturing or a related sector, such as pumps, pipes, industrial components, fabrication, or contracting
• Clear examples of customers you won personally, revenue you grew, and margins you improved
• Hands-on experience linking sales forecasts with production and procurement planning
• Experience leading a small or mid-sized business
• An engineering background with a practical grasp of production, quality, and costing
• Solid Saudi market experience and relationships with local industrial customers
• Fluent Arabic and English
• A confident presence and the judgement to make difficult decisions while treating people fairly

Application Process

• Complete the registration process on the Keystone AI platform, including creating your profile, uploading your CV, and submitting your application
• The AI interview is optional and encouraged, but not required

About the Company

Our client is a Saudi-based industrial manufacturer and part of a wider group.