Area Sales Manager (Western and Central Saudi region)

OverviewAre you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.ResponsibilitiesThis position reports to the PPE Regional Sales Leader, Middle East and is responsible for new business development, management of the channel partners’ network and customers relationships within the assigned Territory. Also responsible for implementation of common processes, tools and programs that will enable MSA better utilize existing resources while increasing the customer coverage and market share. Provides support to Regional Sales Leader in planning organizational development, sales and growth plans regarding assigned territory:Responsible for regional growth in Industrial sales with Central and Western Saudi territory focus area. This position will be responsible for the development of core products sales to key market segment OGP, utilities and construction.ResponsibilitiesManage the sales through the channel partner network within the assigned territory in order to deliver on goals and sales targets by understanding both local market specifics and local organizational resources.Executes actions on Product Portfolio Management which should result in constantly improving customer coverage by offering Best Product Mix.Organize/attend meetings and events with channel partners and end usersSupport sales teams of channel partners in their efforts to grow sales of MSA productsApproximately 75% of the time is required to be allocated on business trips within the assigned territoryHow is it accomplished?Generating new business opportunities by meetings with customers (End Users and Channel partners)By providing training, guidance and support to channel partnersFocus on effective utilization of resources to achieve high performanceMonitor the Sales activities results on regular basisSupport PPE Regional Sales Leader to pro-actively manage Channel Partner agreements that will increase MSA share of customer, while supporting Channel partner Market Development plansMonitor competitors to gather insight into market size and trendsUnderstand regulatory and cultural environmentUnderstand customer needs/drivers to improve Customer acquisition and loyaltySuggest improvements that can boost MSA strategic position on local marketsImplement programs that will increase market share, customer coverage and product coverage within the territory assigned, while focusing efforts on Core products and products with high fitness and profitability rankings. Prioritize Business opportunities and responsibly plan how to utilize resources.How is it accomplished?Work in close cooperation with Sales, Channels and Marketing Managers within Middle East in order to capitalize on available Marketing programs and apply them in the territoryImplement local Demand Creation programs leading to higher MSA brand awareness and safety awarenessIdentify and offer to Regional PPE Sales Leader strategic partnerships within the assigned TerritoryUnderstand local markets growth potential and MSA capability to utilize itUse provided CRM tools effectively to prepare sales and market reports for the Regional PPE Sales LeaderHow is it accomplished?Carefully analyzing customer and channel partner feedback (meetings, surveys, etc.)Providing valuable sales and business reports in alignment with the tools provided by the direct supervisorQualificationsExperience (required):3 years in Personal PE sales or similar business field (industrial customers)Fluent in EnglishExperience (preferred):3 Years in managing end users and channel partner relationshipsFluency in ArabicEducation (required):Economic or Engineering university degreeTravel: Estimated 75%Other critical requirements:Demonstrates an understanding of sales and distribution strategy at the field level.Manages growth expectations in Central and Western Saudi industrial market with key focus at strategic end usersTrains customers & channel partners on products, holds customer seminars and product demo daysUnderstands product application, standards, applicable laws, local regulations and internal policiesUnderstands competitive landscape and key PPE market driversAchieves revenue targets and develops strong network of relationships to drive business growthIdentifies and focus on most promising and profitable accounts within assigned territoryUnderstands channel partner compensation programs.Reports trends/conditions, competitive actions and sales opportunities to sales managementUnderstands and takes full advantage of available digital tools and online programs