Careers & Recruitement Şölen in Riyad,Saudi Arabia 

Şölen, one of Turkey’s bravest and most innovative brands, works to add value to the land on which it was born and its people through bold investments and the employment it has provided.

Established in Gaziantep in 1989, Şölen has offered a rich product portfolio in the categories of snacks, children's products, gifts, and treats with over 30 years of experience. Şölen continues its activities by focusing on food safety, hygiene and quality with its innovative vision.

Incorporating brands such as Biscolata, Ozmo, Milango, Boombastic, Luppo, Lokkum and Nutymax, which have achieved formidable success worldwide, Şölen exports over 200 product types to over 120 countries from the USA to Belgium, from Japan to the Maldives. Şölen also has regional offices in Dubai, Algeria, Azerbaijan, the USA, Saudi Arabia, Germany and England as well as regional directorates in the Levant Region, Canada, China, and Latin America.

With a team of over 2300 workers and an area of 210,000 m2 between its Istanbul and Gaziantep facilities, Şölen has a yearly production capacity of 330 thousand tons and is among the leading factories worldwide with its Industry 4.0 hardware and advanced technology.

Şölen is also the first company in the Turkish food industry to have a single legal entity and an R&D center in 2 different locations, with its R&D centers located in Istanbul and Gaziantep.

From holidays to special days, and with its multitude of delicious flavors, Şölen continues to strive towards celebrating all of life’s moments.

Modern Trade Sales Manager Şölen Jobs in Riyad,Saudi Arabia

Founded in 1989, Solen is one of the leading confectionary and snacks manufacturing companies in Turkiye with $580 million sales revenues in 2024. With a production capacity of 330,000 tons annually and over 3,000 employees, Solen has two highly technology driven manufacturing facilities in Gaziantep and Istanbul, adhering to Industry 4.0 standards. Renowned for its innovation and high-quality products, Solen’s award-winning brands include Biscolata, Milango, Amada, Ozmo, Boombastic, Luppo, Papita, and Nutymax. The company exports over 200 products to more than 120 countries with branded and Private Label programs, achieving a significant global presence. 70 percent of Solen revenues generated by export sales, and its key customers include Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General, Aldi, Lidl, Dollar Tree, and Dollarama. Solen has local presence in 20 countries including the U.S., Canada, U.K., Dubai, and Latin America.

In the light of its expansion strategy in the Saudi Arabia, Şölen is looking for a "Head of Modern Trade Sales Manager” reporting to the Country Head. A brief job description of the position and the qualifications for suitable candidates are described below.

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10 years in FMCG in KSA, managing Nationwide Modern Trade Customers i.e Panda, Othaim, Tamimi, Lulu etc. managed listing, BDA implementation, trade negotiations, experienced in team management and proven record of growth in sales.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, fluent in English and Arabic.
• Self-motivated, analytic and organized.
• Ability to set and execute business strategies, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong planning, reporting and analytical skills.
• Strong Communication skills with problem solving mentality.

• Develop & implement sales & distribution plans in line with Solen strategy in Modern Trade Saudi Arabia.
• Establish sustainable relations with key customers, drive negotiations, meet and achieve company objectives.
• Manage operational aspect of the business by liaising with Solen and customers’ category marketing and supply chain teams, and ensuring availability of products as per customers’ demand.
• Make sure on-time payments made by the customers.
• Build Joint Business Plans with each customer in line with Solen marketing plan and brand key performance objectives.
• Help designing monthly, quarterly and annual promo plans to drive sales and distribution in cooperation with the customers.
• Review performance of the key customers via sales and distribution reports.

• Driving for Success.
• Results oriented.
• Strong Business Acumen.
• Business Planning.
• Selling and Negotiation.
• Team Management.