As part of the strategic expansion of our business in the Middle East, Bridor is seeking its future Sales Director Middle East (M/F). Based in Dubai or Riyadh, you will oversee the entire region and actively contribute to our ambition of achieving sustainable growth in high-potential markets.

Reporting to the CEO APMEA, you will play a key role in deploying our commercial strategy and strengthening the visibility of our premium bakery, pastry and viennoiserie expertise.

Your responsibilities :

• Adapt and implement the commercial strategy across the Middle East region
• Lead and develop a regional team of 7 people
• Manage and structure Foodservice and Retail distribution networks
• Oversee selected strategic key accounts and support local distributors
• Ensure strong field presence and drive market growth
• Monitor performance, identify growth drivers and optimize profitability

Based in Dubai or Riyadh, you have at least 10 years of experience in a commercial management role. You possess strong knowledge of the Middle East market, its key players, cultural specificities, and consumer trends.

Recognized for your strong interpersonal skills, you are able to lead teams and engage effectively with multicultural stakeholders, including local teams, national key accounts, distributors, as well as headquarters and production sites in France.

You have a comprehensive understanding of distribution channels and growth challenges in structured and competitive markets. Your strategic mindset enables you to define clear priorities and effectively structure a high-performing regional organization.

Fluent English is essential to operate in an international and multicultural environment. Proficiency in Arabic and/or French would be an asset.

Experience in the food industry, particularly in bakery, would be a strong advantage, as would an appreciation and affinity for premium French culinary culture.

WHY JOIN US? 

• A pleasant working environment with experts who are passionate about the world of bakery 
• A stimulating, fast-growing environment and a strong culture of innovation 
• An international, family-owned company with excellent career prospects worldwide 
• Attractive remuneration and other benefits 

Passionate about the world of gastronomy and customer contact, you would like to put your negotiating skills to work on an ambitious new project within an international company ? Don't hesitate to apply!

Bridor is a dynamic, innovative company that manufactures and markets a gourmet range of premium viennoiserie, bakery and patisserie products in over 100 countries worldwide! Today, Bridor generates sales of 1.6 billion euros thanks to the 4800 passionate employees who contribute to its development every day. As people are at the heart of our business, we offer you the opportunity to join our teams in a quality working environment in a fast-growing family business, and to progress thanks to high-quality professional support. Joining Bridor also means joining a company committed to a strong approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. We are deeply committed to the well-being of men and women and to the preservation of our terroirs.