Commercial Manager - KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman

About the Function

Sales is where our brands meet the real world.

This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter.

It's a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You'll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day.
About the role

You will be responsible for:

• Implement KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman market strategy to optimize growth opportunities, market share win and profit enhancement.
• Build strong relationship and create value for customers by locking commercial deals and build JUBP with Diageo's distributor and top customers, driving sustainable and profitable growth across the value chain.
• Prepare for QBRs with distributor with a clear set of action plan.
• Generate ideas grounded in a deep understanding of customer requirements and manage them through to successful execution
• Deliver brand performance targets, in terms of volume, net sales and market share, which are in line with KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman commercial strategy.
• Lead on the forecast submission for the market.
• Implement an omnichannel strategy ensuring a cohesive consumer experience across all channels (e-com, on trade and off trade).
• Lead the relationship with key and relevant stakeholders (external and internal), especially distributors while keeping a sustainable, mutually profitable and strong partnership.
• Support on the negotiation with Diageo distributors while securing access to depletions and relevant market data to increase action plan and strategies efficiency.
• Internally propose potential regional deals for Diageo EEME while leveraging on on-trade groups operating in different EEME countries.

• 6-8 years of successful experience in commercial function in matrixed environments with FMCG blue chip multinationals
• Experience in managing direct customers and
• Essential commercial insight and experience. Preferable if gained through cross-functional working. Demonstrates numerical and financial skills.
• Proven ability to persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions.
• Strong Analytical, persuasive selling, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Track record in executing effective commercial strategy in a competitive environment while ensuring strong brand presence and leadership.