E-Commerce Business Development Sr. Manager
Job Description
Purpose of the job Lead and scale SADAFCO’s eCommerce business across KSA, GCC, and Jordan with a focus on long-term growth, market leadership, and thought leadership in the FMCG Food eCommerce space. Develop and execute robust short-, medium-, and long-term eCommerce strategies, aligning with SADAFCO’s corporate objectives. Establish an advanced and high-performing eCommerce ecosystem, ensuring competitive advantage through innovation, data-driven insights, and strong customer partnerships. Serve as a senior-level advisor and influencer to drive organizational transformation and deliver sustained commercial success.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership Develop and own the comprehensive eCommerce strategy, positioning SADAFCO as the market leader in selected FMCG food categories within the digital commerce space. Evaluate and secure multifunctional and financial resources, aligning them with strategic priorities to ensure excellence in execution. Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, advising on key eCommerce trends, risks, and opportunities.
Operational Excellence
Oversee the end-to-end execution of eCommerce initiatives, from pilot phases to full-scale launches, ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) and business objectives. Drive operational efficiency through the integration of advanced technologies and optimized processes. Ensure adherence to best practices in digital marketing, customer experience, and supply chain management for eCommerce.
Team Development & Stakeholder Management
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing, cross-functional eCommerce team capable of delivering exceptional results. Build strategic relationships with key eCommerce partners, technology providers, and external stakeholders to unlock new growth opportunities. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the eCommerce team, ensuring agility and responsiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Business Expansion
Expand SADAFCO’s eCommerce presence from KSA to other regions, including GCC and Jordan, leveraging insights and best practices. Drive market-specific strategies to capitalize on regional opportunities, ensuring scalability and sustainability. Regularly monitor performance and refine strategies to ensure alignment with overarching business goals.
Innovation and Data Utilization
Stay ahead of industry trends by identifying new technologies and business models to enhance SADAFCO’s eCommerce capabilities. Lead the organization in becoming a data-driven company, leveraging big data and analytics to inform decision-making, optimize performance, and deliver personalized customer experiences.
Job Requirements
Education Level: Minimum Masters Degree (preferably MBA, or Master’s in ICT) Minimum 10 years relevant experience in FMCG, Digital Marketing or eCommerce platform in KSA Digital Native: be familiar, comfortable and integrated into the Digital world IT savvy, “big data” knowledge and experience Strong Analytical skills Detailed when necessary without losing the bigger picture Accrurate, well organized Well developed communication skills verbally and written: draws conclusions, motivates and drafts suggestions and presents them Languages: fluent in English and Arabic
Skills
Key Competencies Advanced strategic planning and execution capabilities. Deep understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem, including platform management, digital marketing, and supply chain. Analytical and data-driven mindset, with strong proficiency in big data applications. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Proficiency in English and Arabic. Credible and confident
Leadership Attributes
Visionary leadership, capable of driving innovation and transformational change. Strong ability to manage complexity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to fostering a high-performance culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and accountability.
Job Location Jeddah , Saudi Arabia Job Role Marketing and PR Years of Experience Min: 10 Max: 11 Residence Location Saudi Arabia
