Director - International Business Development
Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia · Full Time
1 applicant
- Experience
- 10+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Experienced FMCG professionals with a food and beverage background, especially candidates who have recently expanded businesses into 15+ global markets and have strong route-to-market and distributor management expertise.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
This opportunity is for a Director of International Business Development based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, supporting a leading FMCG business with international growth initiatives. The position focuses on expanding the company into new geographies and strengthening its presence across global markets.
What you will do
You will take ownership of market expansion efforts, create practical entry plans for new countries, and establish distribution channels that can scale effectively. The role also involves identifying promising business opportunities, forming strategic alliances, and ensuring that execution stays on track across different regions.
In addition, you will help shape route-to-market approaches, choose suitable distributors, and manage relationships that support long-term growth.
Must-have experience
- At least 10 years of current experience in FMCG, specifically in the food and beverage sector; profiles from outside food and beverage cannot be considered.
- A recent track record of opening 15 or more new international markets.
- Route-to-market expertise must be a core strength, not just general exposure.
- Demonstrated success in choosing, onboarding, and managing distributors across several geographies.
- Strong commercial judgment with the ability to grow business across multiple markets.
Additional details
Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Employment type: Full-time, onsite.