FMCG Sales Manager Jobs in Kuwait

<p>Sales Manager Wanted</p><p>Has experience in Horca food materials</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Company Overview</b></p><p>We are a premier foodstuff supply and distribution company specializing in sourcing and delivering high-quality ingredients and staples to hotels, restaurants, and catering companies (<b>HORECA</b>). We pride ourselves on reliability, premium product lines, and efficient supply chain solutions.</p><p>We are seeking a high-caliber, strategic <b>B2B Sales Manager</b> to lead, mentor, and scale our team of outdoor sales representatives and aggressively expand our market share.</p><p><b>⚠️ PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:</b> This is a <b>B2B wholesale supplier-side corporate sales position</b>. We are <b>NOT</b> looking for hospitality operations staff, F&amp;B managers, restaurant managers, or hotel front-of-house professionals. To be considered, you <b>must</b> have direct experience working for a food manufacturer, importer, or distributor, selling <i>to</i> the hospitality industry.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>Team Leadership &amp; Performance:</b> Direct, train, and motivate a team of outdoor/field sales representatives. Set clear targets, optimize their sales routes, and implement KPIs to track daily visits and conversion rates.</li><li><b>Key Account Management:</b> Leverage your existing network to personally pitch, negotiate, and close high-volume accounts with major hotel chains, large catering companies, and prominent restaurant groups.</li><li><b>Sales Strategy &amp; Execution:</b> Develop and implement aggressive sales strategies to increase trading volume, cross-sell product categories, and open new geographical territories.</li><li><b>Contract &amp; Margin Management:</b> Overses trading agreements, listing fees, and volume rebate structures to ensure sales growth aligns with corporate profitability goals.</li><li><b>Market Intelligence &amp; Collaboration:</b> Monitor competitor activities, pricing trends, and market demand. Coordinate tightly with the procurement and logistics teams to ensure stock availability matches sales commitments.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Required Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li><b>Industry Experience:</b> Minimum <b>10 years of proven track record in B2B sales specifically within the FMCG or foodstuff distribution sector</b>, focusing heavily on the HORECA channel.</li><li><b>Established Network:</b> An active, highly established portfolio of procurement managers, purchasing directors, and executive chefs within the local hospitality and catering ecosystem.</li><li><b>Leadership Experience:</b> Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role directly supervising an outdoor/field sales team. Proven ability to drive team accountability and performance.</li><li><b>Commercial Acumen:</b> Strong understanding of credit facilities, payment terms, collection management, and distribution logistics.</li><li><b>Communication:</b> Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.</li><li>Performance-based bonus structure tied to team targets and revenue growth.</li><li>Company vehicle/allowance and corporate mobile tools.</li><li>Opportunities for strategic input and career advancement within a growing trading company.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>Core Industry Skills</b></p><ul><li><b>Active HORECA Network:</b> A ready-to-use portfolio of purchasing directors, executive chefs, and catering buyers.</li><li><b>B2B Commercial Negotiation:</b> Proven ability to negotiate high-volume supply contracts, pricing structures, and annual listing fees.</li><li><b>Credit &amp; Collection Control:</b> Strong management of B2B payment terms (30/60/90 days) and tracking outstanding collections.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Leadership &amp; Operations</b></p><ul><li><b>Field Sales Management:</b> Experience setting KPIs, tracking daily routes, and driving accountability for a team of outdoor sales reps.</li><li><b>Supply Chain Alignment:</b> Ability to coordinate with internal procurement and warehouse teams to match sales commitments with stock availability.</li></ul><p><br></p></div>