Faisal Abdullah Al-Qahtani
Key Account Manager with 6 years of B2B and FMCG sales experience in the Central Region, managing modern trade chains and wholesalers. Strong at negotiating annual agreements, planning promotions and growing shelf share. Fluent in Arabic and English, with a valid driving license and available to travel across the Kingdom.
- Manage 6 hypermarket and supermarket chains across the Central Region
- Grew account revenue 22% year on year by negotiating joint business plans and extra display space
- Planned Ramadan and back-to-school promotions with category buyers, beating volume targets in both seasons
- Cut overdue receivables by 35% through monthly statement reviews with account finance teams
- Track sell-out data weekly in Salesforce and Excel to adjust orders and avoid out-of-stocks
- Covered 90+ grocery and wholesale outlets on a weekly route
- Opened 40 new outlets in east Riyadh within the first year
- Ranked top 3 of 15 representatives for target achievement in 2021
Key account management • Modern trade • Wholesale channel • Negotiation • Joint business plans • Trade promotions • Sell-in and sell-out analysis • Salesforce CRM • Route planning • Excel • Merchandising standards • Collections
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Nationality: Saudi • Driving License: Saudi driving license • Marital Status: Single
The sales job market in Saudi Arabia
Sales roles exist across the Kingdom, but each region has its own character: Riyadh and the Central Region (consumer goods, technology and B2B sales), Jeddah and the Western Region (trading, import and retail) and the Eastern Province (industrial sales, building materials and services for the energy sector). Real estate, automotive and telecom sales also hire actively.
- What employers look for: clear numbers (target achievement and growth), knowledge of local retail chains or customers in the sector, and negotiation and collection skills.
- Language: Arabic matters a lot for field sales and customer contact; English is expected in international companies and B2B roles.
- Driving license: often essential for field sales, so state it clearly if you hold a valid Saudi license.
- Seasons: Ramadan, Eid and back-to-school are key selling periods, and experience with them matters to consumer goods companies.
Some sales and retail titles may fall under Saudization rules or give priority to nationals, depending on the activity and title. For general CV norms see the Saudi Arabia guide, and for general skills see the sales CV page.
Licensing and certifications
Sales usually does not require a professional license, but some requirements appear again and again in job ads:
- Valid Saudi driving license: required for most field sales roles. If you hold a foreign license, conversion depends on your nationality, so check the official source.
- Regulated sectors: such as real estate, pharmaceutical or financial sales may require registration or a professional certificate from the relevant regulator. Check with that authority before applying.
- Residence status: if you are an expatriate in the Kingdom, state that your iqama is transferable if that is true; Saudi nationals need not add anything.
- Negotiation and sales courses: not mandatory, but you can list them under certifications if you actually attended.
Always verify with the official authority or employer if the role is in a regulated sector.
Keywords from sales job ads in Saudi Arabia
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Experience bullet examples
Edit them with your real numbers and never claim results you did not achieve.
- Grew revenue from 6 modern trade chains in the Central Region by 22% through joint business plans
- Planned Ramadan and Eid promotions with category buyers, exceeding seasonal volume targets
- Opened 40 new outlets in east Riyadh within 12 months on a weekly route of 90+ stores
- Reduced overdue receivables by 35% through monthly reconciliations with customer finance teams
- Generated B2B leads among contractors and facility management firms in the Eastern Province
- Managed a network of distributors in Qassim and Hail, setting monthly sell-in and stock targets
- Kept the CRM pipeline up to date in Salesforce, improving forecast accuracy for the regional manager
- Presented proposals in Arabic and English to procurement teams at semi-government organisations
Tips for a sales CV in Saudi Arabia
1. Lead every bullet with a number
Target achievement, growth percentage or new accounts. "Grew revenue 22% year on year" beats "responsible for sales".
2. Name the region and channel
Write Central Region or Eastern Province, and the channel (modern trade, wholesale, B2B), so the manager sees you know the same market.
3. Seasonal experience is an asset
If you planned Ramadan, Eid or back-to-school promotions, say so; these are critical periods for consumer goods companies in the Kingdom.
4. License and travel up front
Write "Saudi driving license" and "Available to travel" if true, since many roles cover more than one city.
5. A short cover letter
When emailing a sales manager directly, a short note with your strongest number helps. Try the <a href="/en/cover-letter/">cover letter generator</a>.
CV norms in Saudi Arabia
| Photo | ◐ | Very common in Saudi Arabia and some employers ask for it. Keep it formal. |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | ✓ | Almost always included, as it ties into hiring procedures and Saudization. |
| Usual length | ⓘ | Two pages usually suffice; senior engineers with major projects may need slightly more. |
| Language | ⓘ | English in large private companies; Arabic is very important in many organizations. |
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FAQ
Should I show targets in riyals or percentages?
Percentages are usually safer and clearer, e.g. "Achieved 112% of annual target". If you use absolute figures, make sure they are not confidential.
Do I need a photo on a sales CV?
It is not mandatory, but it is common in Saudi Arabia, and some employers ask for it in customer-facing roles. If you add one, keep it formal.
I'm a fresh graduate. What goes on a sales CV?
Internships, part-time customer-facing work and university projects. Be truthful, and mention your driving license if you have one.
Which template suits sales?
Modern or Executive, both single-column. Start in the <a href="/en/?country=saudi-arabia&job=sales#start">CV builder</a> and pick the template.
How do I know my CV will pass the ATS?
Run it through the <a href="/en/cv-checker/">CV checker</a> for an indicative score and feedback, then revise.
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